Assistant / Junior Quantity Surveyor

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

MiDeals discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Enhanced pension

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid – Major Projects in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management on large-scale infrastructure programmes. This hybrid role offers exposure to NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts, cost reporting, and collaboration with project teams.

You will develop under mentors, gain experience across cost control, procurement, and governance, with clear progression into Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management roles within a thriving

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing Quantity Surveying or commercial management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of major infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Assist with project cost reports, forecasts and budgets.
• Help prepare CVRs and cash flow forecasts.
• Support contract administration and subcontractor management.
• Contribute to commercial governance and reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Excel

Driving licence

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Job Overview

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior Quantity Surveyor

Mitie Power & Grid - Major Projects

Location: Hybrid Working | UK Wide Projects

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Reporting To: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Your Career in One of the UK's Fastest-Growing Infrastructure Sectors

The UK's energy network is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation.

Significant investment in electricity infrastructure, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations and network reinforcement projects is creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of commercial professionals.

At Mitie Power & Grid, we are delivering critical infrastructure projects that will support the UK's energy future. We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Major Projects team and develop their career within a thriving and resilient sector.

Whether you are recently qualified, working towards a professional qualification, or already gaining experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or utilities, this role will provide exposure to major projects, experienced mentors and excellent long-term career opportunities.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, project managers and delivery teams, you will gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of quantity surveying, including cost management, contract administration, subcontractor management, change control and commercial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop into a Quantity Surveyor and beyond within a growing Power & Grid business.

Main Duties

Commercial Support

• Assist the commercial team with the day‑to‑day management of project finances and commercial activities.
• Support the preparation of project cost reports, forecasts and budgets.
• Assist in producing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
• Help monitor project performance against budgets and targets.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.

Contract Administration

• Assist with the administration of NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Support change management processes, including compensation events, variations and change control.
• Assist in the preparation of applications for payment and supporting documentation.
• Help maintain records to support contractual entitlement and claims.
• Support final account preparation and agreement.

Supply Chain Management

• Assist with subcontractor procurement activities, including tender enquiries and evaluations.
• Support the administration of subcontract agreements.
• Measure and value completed works.
• Assist in the review and processing of subcontractor applications and variations.
• Help manage subcontractor accounts through to final account closure.

Project Delivery Support

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners and Site Teams.
• Attend project meetings, commercial reviews and site visits.
• Support the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to effective commercial governance and reporting.

What we are looking for

Essential

• A genuine interest in developing a career in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Project Delivery.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable

• Experience within a construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy environment.
• Experience in a commercial, estimating, project controls or assistant quantity surveying role.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or other forms of contract.
• Experience working on infrastructure, civil engineering, power, utilities or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) infrastructure, substations, cable routes or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction, Commercial Management or Engineering qualification, or working towards one.
• Membership or working towards membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, ICES or another relevant professional institution.

Why Join Mitie Power & Grid?

Develop Your Career

You’ll work alongside experienced commercial professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.

Be Part of the Energy Transition

Help deliver projects that are critical to the UK's future energy infrastructure and net‑zero ambitions.

Work on Major Projects

Gain exposure to a range of exciting infrastructure projects, including:

• High Voltage substations
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Grid connection projects
• Transmission and distribution infrastructure
• Underground cable installations
• Major civil engineering works

Structured Career Progression

We are committed to developing our people and providing clear progression routes into Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management positions.

Flexible Working

Benefit from a hybrid working approach that combines home working, office collaboration and project site experience.

What Success Looks Like

You Are Someone Who

• Is keen to learn and develop professionally.
• Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Enjoys solving problems and working with numbers.
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Is proactive, organised and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Wants to build a long‑term career in one of the UK's most exciting and rapidly growing infrastructure sectors.

Closing Statement

At Mitie Power & Grid, we’re helping to build the infrastructure that will power the UK's future. If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your commercial career, work on major projects and be part of a growing industry with exceptional long‑term prospects, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Mitie Power & Grid and help shape the future of energy infrastructure in the UK.

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
• So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
• We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
• For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.
• You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year.
• You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost.
• There are many choices!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary is available.
• We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
• There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

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