Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Chelmsford. The role offers hands-on training and career progression, supporting commercial staff on live projects, and involves managing costs through site measurements and financial reporting.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Stable Company

Training

Yearly Performance Bonuses

Exciting Projects

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction.
• A full, clean driver's license.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site measurements and valuations (excavation, drainage, foundations).
• Support interim valuations, payment applications, and cost reporting.
• Liaise with site teams to monitor progress and collect financial data.

Skills

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Chelmsford

£40,000 - £50,000 - Car Allowance + Stable Company + Progression + Training + Yearly Performance Bonuses + Exciting Projects + Immediate Start

Join a growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, supporting experienced commercial staff on a range of live projects. You'll work closely with the commercial manager and benefit from hands-on training, career progression, and the chance to play a key role in the company's continued growth.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. With a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-standing client relationships, you'll support the commercial team in ensuring projects run smoothly and to budget. Enjoy hands-on training, real responsibility, and the chance to grow with a business that values its people-not just numbers.

Your Role As Assistant Quantity Surveyor Include:

* Assist with site measurements and valuations (excavation, drainage, foundations)
* Support interim valuations, payment applications, and cost reporting
* Liaise with site teams to monitor progress and collect financial data
* Help manage subcontractor accounts and verify invoices
* Maintain records of labour, materials, and plant for cost control

The Successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor Will Need:

* A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
* Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within in civil engineering or construction
* A full, clean driver's license
* Willingness to travel as required
* Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

For immediate consideration call Dave Blissett on 020 3813 7954 and click to apply!

Keywords: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Civils, Construction, Residential , Chelmsford, Essex, Basildon, Colchester, Southend

This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling.

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