Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Synergy Personnel Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected main contractor based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This office-based role includes regular site visits and focuses on supporting the commercial management of various construction projects. The ideal candidate will assist with cost control, procurement, and general commercial reporting while collaborating closely with site teams and project managers. This position offers competitive salary and clear progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Structured training and development programme

Support towards professional qualifications

Clear progression opportunities within a growing commercial team

Exposure to a variety of construction projects

Qualifications

• Experience working for a UK main contractor is required.
• Strong numeracy, organisational and communication skills are essential.
• A good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reporting.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with valuations, variations, and payment applications.
• Support subcontractor commercial management.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Work closely with site teams to understand progress and commercial impacts.

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Synergy Personnel Ltd are recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well-respected main contractor to join a growing commercial team.

This is an office-based position with regular site visits, supporting the commercial management of construction projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and industrial.

The successful candidate will assist with cost control, procurement, valuations, CVRs, subcontractor management and general commercial reporting, working closely with site teams, project managers and senior commercial staff to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reporting
• Supporting procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with valuations, variations and payment applications
• Supporting subcontractor commercial management, including final accounts
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation
• Working closely with site teams to understand progress and commercial impacts

We are keen to speak with candidates who

• Hold, or are working towards, a degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Have experience working for a UK main contractor
• Have a good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles
• Possess strong numeracy, organisational and communication skills
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Desirable experience includes

• Commercial construction project experience
• Familiarity with JCT contracts
• Knowledge of valuation and CVR processes

Our client offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Structured training and development programme
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing commercial team
• Exposure to a variety of construction projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career with a respected main contractor.

For further information or to apply, please get in touch with Synergy Personnel Ltd