Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Sheffield is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project costs, valuations, and procurement. This role offers the chance for early-career professionals to gain valuable experience in civil engineering. Ideal candidates will have an HND or HNC in a related field along with some experience. Responsibilities include assisting in cost reports, site visits, and liaising with teams to align project performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields.
• Some post-graduate experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications.
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings.
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders.
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations.
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on-site performance.
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files.
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management.
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required.

Skills

Experience in civil engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HND or HNC in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Sheffield (Office/Hybrid Based)

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Sheffield based infrastructure business. If you have a Quantity Surveying degree and some post-graduate experience, this could be a great fit for you!

Key Requirements

• HND or HNC in civil engineering or related field - Needed
• Driver's License - Needed
• Some experience in civil engineering - Needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations, cost reports, and interim applications
• Measure and quantify materials and labour from drawings
• Support procurement by obtaining and evaluating quotations
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and change orders
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and support valuations
• Liaise with site teams to align commercial and on-site performance
• Help prepare subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost files
• Work with the Senior QS to support cost control and risk management
• Attend client and internal commercial meetings as required

This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate at the early stage of their career to gain industry experience and work alongside some great people and mentors. Please get in touch with Alex Hartley on (phone number removed) for more information and please apply online