Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Caddy Group Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction contractor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of various projects valued between £1-3m. This role offers excellent exposure to the project lifecycle and significant career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying. In this supportive environment, you will assist in cost control, preparation of subcontractor packages, and manage various aspects of project valuation and accountability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive, friendly working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with main contracting experience preferred.
• Comfortable working on projects valued between £1-3m.
• Able to work independently and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost control and commercial management of projects.
• Prepare subcontractor packages and procurement.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Liaise closely with site teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related qualification

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS)

💼 Permanent | Full-time

The Opportunity

We are working on behalf of a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across a range of sectors. Project values range from £200k to £9m, with the majority of work typically between £1-3m.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is capable of working confidently on live projects, but who is also keen to develop their skills and progress within a supportive and collaborative commercial team. The business has a genuine family feel, low staff turnover, and places real emphasis on nurturing and developing its people.

The Role

You will support the commercial management of several projects, working closely with senior commercial staff and site teams. The role offers excellent exposure to the full project lifecycle and real scope for career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost control and commercial management of projects
• Preparation of subcontractor packages and procurement
• Subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts
• Assisting with interim valuations and cost reporting
• Managing variations and change control
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Liaising closely with site teams, clients and subcontractors

The Candidate

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (main contracting experience preferred)
• Comfortable working on projects typically valued between £1-3m
• Able to work independently when required, while remaining keen to learn
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveying or related qualification

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Supportive, close-knit and friendly working environment
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of interesting projects

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