Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25-30 days

Death in service cover

Critical illness cover

Training and development

Structured progression opportunities

Team and company events

Modern office facilities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing solar and renewable energy contractor in Fareham. The role offers early responsibility and mentoring, with exposure across commercial, operational and finance functions.

The successful candidate will support cost control, reporting and procurement, with progression towards a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager as the company scales. DOE salary £35,000-£45,000 in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
• Experience in main contractors, subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers, housebuilders or similar environments encouraged to apply.
• Experience with job costing, cost tracking, valuations, cost reporting or project financial management advantageous.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager with the commercial and financial management of live renewable energy projects.
• Assist with job costing, cost tracking and commercial reporting across a growing project portfolio.
• Review project costs and performance to identify overspend, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, forecasting, valuations and applications for payment.
• Support the management of subcontract enquiries, cost comparisons, procurement and order placement.
• Assist with variations, change control and commercial records.
• Review labour, material and subcontract costs to support accurate project costing and financial control.
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams to investigate variances and improve performance.
• Collate project records and evidence for commercial reporting and final accounts.
• Help develop and embed improved commercial processes as the business grows.
• Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as experience develops.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Numerical and analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (SW47380) Fareham, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + Plus Package

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location:Fareham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing a rapidly growing solar and renewable energy contractor who are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth business at an important stage of its development. Backed by a £700m turnover group, the company has achieved significant growth over the past 12 months and has ambitious plans to continue scaling over the coming years.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Commercial Manager and senior stakeholders, gaining broad exposure across commercial, operational and finance functions. This is a varied role offering far more than a traditional Assistant Quantity Surveyor position, with early responsibility, hands-on mentoring and the opportunity to play a key part in developing the company\'s commercial processes as the business continues to grow.

The company is open to candidates from a wide range of construction backgrounds, including main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers and housebuilders. Previous experience within the renewable energy sector is not required.

This role offers genuine long-term progression. As the business continues to scale, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop towards a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or more senior commercial position.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Two years\' death in service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Comprehensive in-house and external training and development
• Clear and structured progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business
• Regular team and company-wide social events
• Modern office facilities including a stocked kitchen, shower and gym
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Support the Commercial Manager with the commercial and financial management of live renewable energy projects
• Assist with job costing, cost tracking and commercial reporting across a growing project portfolio
• Review project costs and performance, helping to identify overspend, commercial risks and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, forecasting, valuations and applications for payment
• Support the preparation and management of subcontract enquiries, cost comparisons, procurement and order placement
• Assist with the management of variations, change control and commercial records
• Review labour, material and subcontract costs to support accurate project costing and financial control
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to investigate project variances and improve commercial performance
• Collate project records, cost information and supporting evidence for commercial reporting and final accounts
• Help develop and embed improved commercial processes as the business continues to grow
• Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as experience and capability develop

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or within a similar commercial role
• Candidates from main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers, housebuilders or similar construction environments are encouraged to apply
• Experience of job costing, cost tracking, valuations, cost reporting or project financial management would be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness with good numerical and analytical skills
• Confident using Excel and working with cost reports, financial data and project trackers
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with commercial, operational and finance teams
• Proactive, organised and ambitious, with a genuine desire to develop and progress
• Renewable energy experience is not required

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.