Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial landscaping contractor in Ashford. You will manage financial aspects of various landscaping projects and benefit from ongoing training with a clear path to seniority. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience in quantity surveying and strong commercial awareness, along with excellent Excel skills. This is an office-based role with no hybrid working.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

Bonus

Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' quantity surveying experience.
• Previous experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Motivated individual looking for a progressive position.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment applications, cost variations, and purchase orders.
• Assist with cost reporting and profitability reports.
• Work alongside a team of quantity surveyors in an office environment.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent Excel skills

Effective communication

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Landscaping

Ashford, Surrey – £40k - £45k + holidays + Enhanced Pension + Bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor who's ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join an award‑winning commercial landscaping contractor, work on high‑profile schemes, and benefit from ongoing training with a clear progression pathway to Senior level and beyond.

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to progress? Do you feel stagnant in your current company? Do you want to take ownership of varied landscaping projects for tier one contractors?

This well‑established company specialises in commercial landscaping, delivering a diverse range of projects from rooftop terraces to bespoke gardens. They are renowned for their work on iconic schemes such as The Shard, alongside high‑profile developments for Barratt and Berkeley Homes. With over 30 years of experience, the business enjoys a strong industry reputation, a progressive culture, and clear plans for continued growth. They are now seeking an ambitious quantity surveyor to join the team and play a key role in their ongoing success.

In this role, you'll be based at the Egham office, working alongside a team of quantity surveyors. You'll manage payment applications, cost variations, purchase orders, and assist with cost reporting. This is a fully office‑based position with no hybrid working.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' quantity surveying experience, preferably within construction sectors such as residential, landscaping, or new‑build projects. You will possess strong commercial awareness, excellent Excel skills, and effective communication, and be ready to take the next step in your career while continuing to receive support and training.

The Role

• Quantity Surveyor
• Working on Commercial Landscaping projects for tier one contractors
• Overseeing commercial aspects of projects like preparing CVRs, profitability reports, applications for payments etc
• Office based near Ashford

The Person

• At least 2 years' quantity surveying experience
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Strong commercial acumen
• Motivated individual looking for a progressive position
• Commutable to Ashford, Surrey
• Reference Number: BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.