Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quantity Surveyor, where your expertise in NEC contracts and cost management will be valued. This role offers a dynamic environment within a supportive commercial team, focusing on robust cost management and contractual compliance. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff while working on diverse projects across the UK. With a competitive salary, company car, and a range of benefits, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a well-established contractor known for its commitment to development and a people-first culture.

Benefits

Company Car

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance-based bonus scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday bonus

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-wide social events

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or strong Assistant QS.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with NEC contracts.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial/project documentation.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with delivery teams.
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost analysis

Final accounts

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Quantity Surveyor
Up to £42,000 + Company Car + Benefits
Derby
Full-time
Permanent

We're working with a major player in the UK infrastructure industry to recruit a proactive and commercially savvy Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor that's continuing to grow across a wide range of sectors, delivering high-quality projects nationwide.
The company is known for its collaborative, people-first culture and commitment to career development. You'll be joining a stable and progressive business offering long-term opportunity.


The Role
You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive commercial team, working across projects to ensure robust cost management and contractual compliance. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of NEC contracts, who has current experience with final accounts and enjoys mentoring junior team members.


Key Responsibilities
·Prepare, manage, and process financial/project documentation and records
·Carry out cost analysis and provide detailed monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs)
·Lead and support in the agreement of final accounts with clients and supply chain partners
·Conduct site visits to carry out inspections and liaise with delivery teams
·Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams
·Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff, promoting team development
·Ensure commercial and contractual compliance in line with NEC contract suite
·Assist with pricing, forecasting, and reporting across multiple live schemes
·Attend client and site meetings as needed


What We're Looking For
·Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or strong Assistant QS looking to step up
·Solid understanding and hands-on experience with NEC contracts
·Confident in supporting/mentoring others in the team
·Demonstrable experience in agreeing and finalising accounts
·Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
·Full UK driving licence (site visits required)


What's On Offer
·Up to £42,000 salary (depending on experience)
·Company car
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Performance-based bonus scheme
·Enhanced family-friendly leave
·Cycle to Work scheme, Birthday bonus
·Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
·Company-wide social events and volunteering opportunities
·Clear progression and tailored learning & development support


Apply Now
If you're a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract knowledge and a passion for mentoring others, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity. Call me on 02393876023



If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on02393876023 for more information.

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