Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major rail project exposure

Career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term project pipeline

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a major rail framework in the London area. This Tier 1 contractor offers mentoring, structured progression, and exposure to high-profile rail projects.

You will assist with cost management, commercial reporting, and subcontractor accounts while developing skills on NEC-based contracts within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
• Rail project experience preferred (Network Rail, HS2, London Underground, Crossrail, TfL or similar).
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Support the preparation of applications for payment and valuations.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including payments and variations.
• Assist with cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Support the preparation and management of compensation events and change control.
• Produce cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and company procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Cost reporting

Rail project experience

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail Infrastructure

London & South East

Tier 1 Contractor

Major Rail & Infrastructure Projects

We are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering some of the UK's most high-profile rail and infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on a major rail framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a well-established business that offers structured progression, mentoring, and exposure to major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Support the preparation of applications for payment and valuations.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including payments and variations.
• Assist with cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Support the preparation and management of compensation events and change control.
• Produce cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and company procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
• Rail project experience preferred (Network Rail, HS2, London Underground, Crossrail, TfL or similar).
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major UK rail and infrastructure schemes.
• Career development within a leading Tier 1 contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term project pipeline and genuine progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your rail infrastructure career, we'd like to hear from you