Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering Thames Water AMP8 projects. This role involves assisting with contract management, financial assessments, and supporting the development of junior staff, all within a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will be progressing towards professional accreditation and hold a CSCS card.

Benefits

22 days annual leave (plus ability to buy/sell up to 3 days)

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure accurately.
• Experience of processing subcontract payments.
• Ability to organise and plan your workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing draft subcontracts and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Support senior staff in cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts.

Skills

Understanding of H&S issues

Ability to read a construction programme

Understanding of construction contracts

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Relevant CSCS card

Job description

Our Water contractor client are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help deliver a range of Thames Water AMP8 projects based out of Reading with hybrid working.

Our client are growing their team delivering AMP8 for Thames Water, to meet the greatly enlarged programme of works between 2025 and 2030. Working across projects in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions.

This is a great opportunity to join a team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes and range between 2.5m to 25m in size, enhancing existing AMP7 projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the timely preparation and submission of main contract payment applications and support cash collection, as well as assess subcontractor payment applications and issue Pay Less Notices where applicable
• Assist in preparing draft subcontracts as delegated by the supervisor, including issuing enquiries, reviewing quotations and using company databases like Constructionline to pre-screen subcontractors for quality and safety compliance.
• Support senior staff in monitoring subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project standards
• Assist in pricing variations by thoroughly assessing cost impacts, including those resulting from design changes, to ensure all elements are accurately captured'
• Participate in recording delays and preparing extension of time requests, using programme knowledge and critical path methodology to assess impacts'
• To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts
• To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Support the development of Trainee QS's through supervision of allocated tasks, mentoring, and providing guidance to help build their technical and commercial skills'
• Work collaboratively with the site team to oversee plant allocation and utilisation, maintaining accurate plant records and supporting cost recovery.

• Assist in the preparation, procurement, and pricing of tender submissions, particularly for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects.
• Assist in cost forecasting and the preparation of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) to support accurate financial reporting and informed commercial decision-making
• Interpret and assess expenditure and cost reports produced from internal cost systems (e.g., ledgers) to support financial analysis
• Help manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication on costs, variations, and project progress
• Assist in submitting Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and preparing early warning assessments to help identify and manage potential project risks

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Ability to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path
• Understanding of H&S issues at work
• Awareness of dispute resolution procedures
• Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately
• Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications, and drawings
• Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of subcontract terms and conditions
• Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms
• Basic knowledge of different industry contracts
• Basic understanding of risk in construction process
• Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions
• Experience of managing low risk sub-contractors
• Experience of processing subcontract payments
• Ability to organise and plan your workload.
• Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable)
• Hold a relevant CSCS card

Benefits

• Competitive salary circa circa 35k
• Car / car allowance tbc
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.