Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction and infrastructure brand as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role offers a supportive environment for both newly qualified and experienced candidates, with opportunities for hybrid working. You'll be integral to the commercial team, managing sub-contracts and ensuring accurate valuations. With extensive career development opportunities and a commitment to diversity, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their careers. Enjoy benefits like enhanced holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers and holidays

Free access to Employee Assistance helpline

Participation in Employee Communities

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying preferred, HND accepted.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 is beneficial but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Quantity Surveyor and manage sub-contracts.
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications to clients.
• Ensure accurate valuation of work and manage Final Accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Analytical Abilities

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND in relevant field

Job description

Are you a passionate Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to make your mark at one of the UK’s most iconic construction and infrastructure brands? Do you thrive on tackling technical challenges, driving innovation, and delivering reliable, high-quality solutions across complex infrastructure environments?

If so – we want to hear from you.

What’s the role?

We are currently looking for a newly qualified and/or experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our friendly team in Knowsley, Merseyside. This role is easily commutable from anywhere in the North West of England. Due to the nature and experience of the team, we proactively support a hybrid working model. We are keen to develop the successful candidate to excel in this position, whether you are just starting your career or seeking a supportive company to grow professionally.

Our regional office is accessible from anywhere in the North West of England, located just off Junction 6 of the M62.

We’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment, valuing diversity in our team.

Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of the commercial team supporting the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Build strong relationships with internal and client counterparts
• Manage sub-contracts, including tender enquiries, awards, and assessment of monthly payment applications
• Support the production of monthly CVRs
• Produce internal and client forecasts
• Manage Final Accounts from production to agreement
• Follow all Tarmac and client processes to minimise commercial risk
• Ensure accurate valuation of work and follow through to cash collection
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications to clients
• Prepare and issue early warning notices and compensation events

Due to the nature of the work, a company vehicle may be included. Therefore, applicants must have a FULL UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points. We will consider applicants working towards a driving license if they live locally.

Ideal candidate:

• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 (training can be provided)
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, numeracy, and analytical abilities
• Process-driven with commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Education-wise, a degree is preferred, but equivalent qualifications such as a minimum HND will be accepted.

Training and development will be provided to help you excel in this role. We encourage applicants in the early stages of their career to apply.

Why Tarmac?

We offer extensive career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits, including:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on retailers and holidays through the Tarmac Reward website
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in our Employee Communities, including nine networks such as REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, and more