Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Brackley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding civil engineering contractor seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor with highways or infrastructure experience. This role offers the opportunity to support key regional projects, ensuring contract compliance and effective cost management while contributing to the growth of the commercial division.

Benefits

Full package including travel expenses

Supportive team environment with continuous training and development

Clear progression pathway within a growing commercial division

Qualifications

• Experience in a QS or Assistant QS role within civil engineering (highways/infrastructure).
• Solid understanding of NEC or similar construction contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Support delivery of highways and infrastructure projects from a commercial perspective.
• Monitor project cost, risk, and cashflow.

Skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant qualification (HNC/Degree)

Tools

Standard QS software

Job description

Job Description

Summary

An expanding civil engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways or infrastructure to support commercial delivery across key regional projects.

About the Client

Our client is a specialist in groundworks, formworks, and civil engineering with a proven background in residential and commercial sectors. As part of their strategic growth, they are now entering the highways and infrastructure space, offering career-defining opportunities for commercially driven professionals.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Support the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects from a commercial perspective
• Manage subcontractor accounts and aid in procurement processes
• Monitor project cost, risk, and cashflow
• Attend site and client meetings as needed
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain accurate records

Qualifications

• Experience in a QS or Assistant QS role within civil engineering (highways/infrastructure )
• Solid understanding of NEC or similar construction contracts
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard QS software/tools
• Full UK driving licence
• (Desirable) Progress toward a relevant qualification (HNC/Degree)
• (Desirable) Familiarity with local authority or framework contracts

Benefits

• Salary range: £40,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full package including travel expenses
• Supportive team environment with continuous training and development
• Clear progression pathway within a growing commercial division

Ready to advance your QS career in infrastructure?

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