Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Brigg; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Company pension

Training & development

Mentoring from pros

Project exposure

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position in Brigg, Lincolnshire. You will work with the commercial team across the full lifecycle of commercial activities, including valuations, cost analysis, and tender support.

The role offers long-term career prospects with ongoing training and exposure to civil engineering and infrastructure projects, plus mentoring from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• MS Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Desirable: construction/civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree).

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of commercial activities with the team.
• Prepare client valuations and payment applications.
• Assist with project cost analysis and reporting.
• Support tendering and estimating activities.
• Assist with risk and opportunity reviews.
• Provide commercial support to delivery teams and monitor costs.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company requirements.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction or civil engineering

Job description

Our client is a long-established and respected specialist civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, highways, groundworks, drainage, and associated construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Brigg, Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a long-term career within quantity surveying and commercial management while gaining exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with long-term career prospects
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Support and mentoring from experienced commercial professionals

The Role

• Working closely with the commercial team, you will provide support across the full lifecycle of commercial activities, including:
• Preparing client valuations and applications for payment
• Assisting with project cost analysis and reporting
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities
• Assisting with risk and opportunity reviews
• Providing commercial support to operational teams during project delivery
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and company requirements
• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with contract administration and commercial management duties

Candidate Requirements

• Strong MS Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach
• Construction or civil engineering-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or similar) desirable but not essential
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and commercial management

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working effectively within a collaborative team environment. Previous exposure to civil engineering, construction, highways, utilities, groundworks, or infrastructure projects would be advantageous, although full training and support will be provided.