Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This role offers the chance to support the commercial management of significant projects across the water network, ensuring the maintenance and upgrade of critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and at least a year of experience in a similar role. Enjoy a collaborative working environment with mentorship opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits including a fuel car and private medical insurance. If you're eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fuel car (for business miles)

25 days leave

Private medical insurance

Auto enrolment into pension scheme

3 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in construction or infrastructure roles.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgets.
• Support subcontractor procurement and payment processes.
• Monitor project costs and support financial reporting.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Cost Estimation

Budget Management

Risk Management

Education

Qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Exeter
Salary: £30,000 to £42,000 + package

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Exeter, supporting the delivery of a major Capital Delivery Framework for a key water supplier.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a portfolio of projects across the water network. These projects include a range of capital works focused on maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure across the region.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
• Support subcontractor procurement, measurement, and payment processes
• Monitor project costs and support financial reporting
• Work with delivery teams to ensure commercial procedures are followed
• Help manage risk and ensure contractual compliance across projects

Assistant Quantity Surveyors considering this opportunity will need:

• At least 12 months experience in a similar role within construction or infrastructure
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Good understanding of NEC contracts (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Eagerness to learn and develop under the guidance of experienced commercial professional

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding career that includes the opportunity to work on a long term framework with a growing pipeline of work spanning the next 5 years. They can also offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with excellent mentorship, no limits on career progression and a competitive salary & benefits package that includes:

• Starting salary of £30,000 to £42,000
• Fuel car (for business miles)
• 25 days leave
• Private medical insurance for you and family
• Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme
• Social value programme with 3 volunteering days per year

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor keen to join a busy, friendly and professional team in Exeter, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today to find out more.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Utility System Construction

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