Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Eden Scott; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a leading UK infrastructure organisation. Based in Bristol with hybrid working and regular site travel, you will support contract administration, cost control, payment certification and commercial reporting across a portfolio of projects.

The ideal candidate will hold or be working toward a Degree in Quantity Surveying, have a base knowledge of NEC contracts, and possess strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional qualification.
• Base knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in utilities, construction or infrastructure environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration and cost control.
• Support payment certification and expenditure forecasting.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, supplier engagement and dispute resolution.
• Assist with tender evaluations and risk management activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Tender evaluations

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure organisation delivering major investment projects across critical utility networks. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a business responsible for maintaining and enhancing nationally significant infrastructure that supports essential services and long-term regional growth.

We are seeking a commercially minded individual who is eager to build a career in quantity surveying and project delivery. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals and Project Managers, you will support the financial and contractual management of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include assisting with contract administration, cost control, payment certification, expenditure forecasting, risk management activities and tender evaluations. You will also contribute to commercial reporting, supplier engagement and dispute resolution processes, gaining exposure to all aspects of project commercial management while developing your technical and professional expertise.

You will ideally hold, or be working towards, a Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent professional qualification and a base knowledge of NEC contracts. You will also have strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills. A good level of commercial awareness and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are expected, while experience within utilities, construction or infrastructure environments would be advantageous. This role would suit someone looking to take the next step in their career and develop within a supportive and highly professional commercial team.

Salary and benefits: Up to £50,000 plus up to 6% bonus, market-leading pension scheme, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, life assurance, income protection, salary sacrifice car scheme, flexible benefits package, ongoing professional development support and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Location: Bristol with hybrid working and regular travel to operational sites across the region.