Assistant Quantity Surveyor

CPR Recruitment; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Hybrid office/site work

Progression opportunities

Job summary

CPR Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join an established Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor based in East Kent. The role offers a good mix of office and site-based working across Kent, under the guidance of an experienced QS.

Ideal candidates will have practical Civils/ Groundworks or Infrastructure exposure, strong numeracy, and good communication skills. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Kent are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor.
• Practical Civil Engineering, Groundworks or Infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of valuations, variations, procurement and cost management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Kent.
• Working towards a Quantity Surveying qualification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of live Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects.
• Assist with valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price and manage variations.
• Support subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.

Skills

Assistant QS experience

Civil Engineering

Valuations & procurement

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification or in progress

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Location: East Kent - Sites all over Kent

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 DOE

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join an established Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor based in East Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AQS with some practical Civils, Groundworks or Infrastructure experience who is looking to develop their career and take on greater commercial responsibility.

Working alongside an experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will initially operate as a number two before progressing towards becoming increasingly self-managing across one or two live projects.

The role offers a good mix of office and site-based working, with projects located across Kent.

THE ROLE

• Support the commercial management of live Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects
• Assist with valuations and applications for payment
• Identify, price and manage variations
• Support subcontractor and supplier procurement
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance
• Assist with cost reporting, CVRs and subcontractor accounts

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor
• Practical experience within Civil Engineering, Groundworks, Infrastructure or a related construction sector
• Good understanding of valuations, variations, procurement and cost management
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification, or currently working towards one
• Strong communication, numerical and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and comfortable travelling to sites across Kent

Graduates completing their studies this year or next year may also be considered, providing they have gained meaningful practical construction or Quantity Surveying experience alongside their studies.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £32,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience
• Permanent position with an established Civil Engineering contractor
• Combination of office and site-based working
• Projects across Kent
• Hands-on commercial experience across live projects
• Genuine progression towards becoming a self-managing Quantity Surveyor

Relevant job titles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant QS, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks Quantity Surveyor