Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Dragados UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contractual management of the West Suffolk Hospital project. You will assist in cost control, procurement, valuations and contract administration, helping the team deliver work packages within budget and contract requirements.

Working with the Commercial Lead and senior colleagues, you will help prepare tender documentation, assess changes, manage contractor valuations and final accounts, and maintain

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Experience in commercial management on construction projects.
• Experience with Joint Venture arrangements.
• Commitment to innovation, integrity, and sustainable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management and contract administration.
• Support cost management, budgets and cashflow.
• Assist with compensation events, claims, and change control.
• Assist with tender documentation, tender returns and schedules of rates.
• Assist with contractor valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Support reporting, cost audits and close-out activities.
• Review project instructions for commercial implications and escalate issues.
• Support commercial negotiations and resolve financial and contractual matters.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Tender documentation

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CEMAR

Aconex

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial and contractual management of construction projects, assisting in the effective control of costs, procurement, valuations, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Working alongside senior commercial team members, the AQS helps ensure that work packages are delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements, from project initiation through to final account settlement and close-out. The role contributes to maximising project value, managing risk, and maintaining accurate commercial records while supporting the successful delivery West Suffolk Hospital objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration of contracts for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support cost management, cash flow forecasting, and budget reporting for allocated packages.
• Assist with the assessment of compensation events, claims, and change control.
• Support the preparation and review of tender documentation, tender returns, and schedules of rates.
• Assist with contractor valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Contribute to project cost reporting, audits, and contract close-out activities.
• Review project instructions for commercial implications and escal**ate** issues as required.
• Support commercial negotiations and help resolve financial and contractual matters.

Project Specific:

• Supporting the West Suffolk Hospital project
• Reporting into the Commercial Lead

Technical skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Knowledge of various forms of NEC contract
• Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control (CEMAR & Aconex)

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience of commercial management.
• Experience of Construction projects and Joint Venture arrangements.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.