Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Linsco Recruitment Ltd; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control in high-end residential projects. The role entails assisting with procurement, preparing budgets, and monitoring project costs to ensure financial accuracy. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree or be pursuing one, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive salary up to GBP45k based on experience, alongside clear career progression within a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Support for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS in construction.
• Understanding of construction processes, especially groundworks and civils.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management and control across civil engineering projects.
• Support preparation of cost plans and budgets.
• Monitor project costs and variances.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Location: Woking

Salary: Up to GBP45k dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a civil engineering and groundworks contractor with decades of experience in bespoke, high-end, and premium residential developments. They offer project management, design, civil services as well as demolition and landscaping to help deliver on domestic developments of up to GBP2.5m.

Having completed hundreds of projects across London, the Home Counties and the wider UK, and due to a strong upcoming book of work, they are now seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team and support the commercial delivery of their residential development projects.

The Role

Our client is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience or a strong interest in civil engineering and groundworks projects. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial team, the successful candidate will assist in cost management, procurement, and financial control across multiple projects.

This role is ideal for a motivated and commercially aware individual looking to develop their career within a well-established contractor, gaining exposure to high-end residential developments and end-to-end project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management and commercial control of civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Support the preparation of cost plans, budgets, valuations, and final accounts
• Measure works from drawings and produce take-offs and bills of quantities
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender comparisons
• Monitor project costs, variations, and cash flow
• Support the preparation and submission of interim valuations and payment applications
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure commercial accuracy
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting information

Requirements

• Previous experience or a placement/background as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS within construction, civil engineering, or groundworks
• Good understanding of construction processes, particularly groundworks and civils
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with commercial or estimating software beneficial
• Relevant qualification or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to GBP45k dependent on experience
• Clear career progression and support toward further professional development
• Exposure to high-end residential civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within an established contractor

These roles are likely to move quickly, with the client looking to arrange interviews for suitable candidates immediately. Please apply with an updated CV.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.