Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects. This role involves preparing valuations, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring client payments. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance Helpline

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitoring financial performance of contracts.
• Managing subcontract procurement and accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Numeracy

Analytical Confidence

Organizational Skills

Relationship-Building

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Are you an experienced and dynamic Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next position?

We are currently seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our South East Pave project team. In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial management of construction projects, varying in complexity and value.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Area Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:

1. Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
2. Monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
3. Reporting project performance internally to senior managers and externally to clients
4. Securing payments from clients within contract terms
5. Managing subcontract procurement and accounts
6. Pre-contract pricing and cost agreement for projects

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying. We also welcome applicants undertaking further or higher education who seek a full-time role to support their studies on a day-release basis.

Candidates should possess:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical confidence
• Drive and ambition
• The ability to work independently and in teams
• Excellent organizational skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel, databases, and adaptable to bespoke software

This regional role requires a FULL UK manual driving license with no more than 6 points. Ideally, candidates will be based in East Anglia, but this is not essential. The position can be based at our Colchester or Snodland offices.

At Tarmac, we value who you are. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. We are committed to sustainability and innovation in building materials and construction solutions.

Why Join Us

We offer extensive career development, industry-leading rewards, and benefits, including:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in our Employee Communities (e.g., REACH, LGBTQ+, Wellbeing)
• Training and development opportunities

If you're ready to build your future with us, click here to learn more. Join Tarmac, a CRH company, and be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to a sustainable future.

Apply now—please note that due to high application volumes, the closing date may be moved forward. We encourage prompt applications.

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