Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hybrid SaaS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Basingstoke is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support delivery on significant logistics projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £45,000 plus a comprehensive package including a car allowance and healthcare. Ideal candidates will have some experience in construction and demonstrate a strong ambition towards career progression into a full Quantity Surveyor role. This opportunity provides substantial site exposure and development under senior guidance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Structured development under commercial leadership

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor preferred.
• Exposure to construction projects in logistics or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of subcontractor packages and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the commercial management of large construction projects.
• Supporting procurement of subcontract packages.
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments.
• Assisting with valuations, variations, and change control.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and record keeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Cost control understanding

Proactive approach

Detail-focused

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualification

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Basingstoke (Hampshire). Projects: £100m Logistics Park. Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 + package. Start: Immediate.

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is expanding its commercial teams across two major live logistics projects and is seeking ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyors to support delivery and develop into full project QSs.

These roles offer genuine site exposure, working closely with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers on high-value schemes.

This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant QS who wants more responsibility, better project exposure, and a clearer progression route.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the commercial management of large construction projects


• Supporting procurement of subcontract packages


• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments


• Assisting with valuations, variations, and change control


• Cost reporting, forecasting, and record keeping


• Supporting final accounts and commercial close-out


• Attending site meetings and liaising with operational teams


• Assisting in managing subcontractor relationships


• Ensuring commercial procedures and systems are followed


• Developing commercial and contractual knowledge under senior guidance

What They’re Looking For

• Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor (preferred)


• Exposure to construction projects in industrial, logistics, commercial, or similar sectors


• Understanding of subcontractor packages and cost control


• Ambition to progress into a full Quantity Surveyor role


• Good communication and organisation skills


• A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach


• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (or working towards)

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)


• Package including car allowance, pension, healthcare


• Structured development under strong commercial leadership


• Major projects with full project teams


• Long-term workload and clear progression


• A role designed to grow your responsibility, not limit it