Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Carmichael UK is hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for rail infrastructure projects in London and the South East. The role supports the commercial team on a major rail framework within a leading Tier 1 contractor.

The position offers structured progression, mentoring, and exposure to high-profile projects, with a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial reporting.
• Rail project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Support the preparation of applications for payment and valuations.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including payments and variations.
• Assist with cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Support the preparation and management of compensation events and change control.
• Produce cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and company procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts understanding

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail Infrastructure

London & South East

Tier 1 Contractor

Major Rail & Infrastructure Projects

We are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering some of the UK's most high-profile rail and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on a major rail framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a well-established business that offers structured progression, mentoring, and exposure to major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Support the preparation of applications for payment and valuations.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including payments and variations.
• Assist with cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Support the preparation and management of compensation events and change control.
• Produce cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and company procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
• Rail project experience preferred (Network Rail, HS2, London Underground, Crossrail, TfL or similar).
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major UK rail and infrastructure schemes.
• Career development within a leading Tier 1 contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term project pipeline and genuine progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.