Assistant Quantity Surveyor

M Group Water; Esher; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Esher. In this role, you will support the Thames Water Developer Services team by managing tender enquiries, liaising with project teams, and ensuring data accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a problem-solving mindset. Enjoy a range of benefits including matched pension, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Online GP service, 24/7

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal with retail discounts

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with civil engineering/utilities is desirable but not essential.
• Great communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and pride in work accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Working on Thames Water Developer Services contract as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensuring data accuracy and assisting with Pre-Qualification process.
• Assisting with management and preparation of subcontract tender enquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data handling

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We deliver essential infrastructure services for life, prioritizing safety, client and customer satisfaction, in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

We help our clients safeguard water supply, improve environmental performance, and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. With over 140 years of combined experience, we are problem solvers in engineering and infrastructure.

This role is within our developer services team. Our team connects water and wastewater services, installs lateral drains, and enables new developments to access vital water and wastewater services.

Want to be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

• Working on our Thames Water Developer Services contract based out of Esher as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensuring data accuracy and timeliness, assisting with the Pre-Qualification process through communication with third-party suppliers and the internal Supply Chain team.
• Assisting with management, preparation, and distribution of subcontract tender enquiries, creating detailed subcontract AFP appraisals, and account management.
• Liaising with internal Project Teams, customers (including the general public and Thames Water Utilities Ltd), and undertaking costing activities to support Quantity Surveyors.
• Providing assistance to the Commercial Team with day-to-day commercial administration.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with civil engineering/utilities is desirable but not essential.
• Great communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and pride in work accuracy and quality.
• Ability to handle large data efficiently.
• A problem solver with an open mind to new tasks.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, including:

• Matched pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24/7
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal with retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Company car and fuel card with EV and hybrid options
• My Car Choice salary sacrifice scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Accident Cover

About Us

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented individuals who make a difference. We support and recruit army veterans and have inclusion networks to foster a sense of belonging. Our values—responsibility, openness, teamwork, and ambition—guide our culture and work ethic.

Whether a trainee, apprentice, graduate, or experienced professional, our industry-recognized programmes, training, and development opportunities support your career growth.

It’s an exceptional time to be part of M Group.

Please note: Job adverts may close before the stated deadline. Apply promptly. Successful candidates may undergo background checks, and some roles require drug and alcohol testing during onboarding.