Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a growing construction business in Slough to hire an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role supports the commercial team across construction and civil groundworks, with hybrid working in place and a salary range of £37k-£43k depending on experience.

You will lead commercial activities from pre-contract to final accounts, manage CVRs, and oversee cost planning and forecasting while coordinating subcontract procurement and contract administration under

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience across construction and civil engineering (groundworks).
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience in CVR reporting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and quantity surveying functions from pre-contract through to final account.
• Prepare, manage, and report on Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Oversee cost planning, cost control, and financial forecasting across projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC forms.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlement.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure financial targets are achieved.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying

JCT/NEC contracts

Cost management & CVR

Subcontract procurement

Commercial reporting

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

MRICS accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Cost management systems

Job description

Are you an Assistant / Junior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career with a growing construction company?

Location: Slough, SL3 (Hybrid)

Salary: between £37-43k depending on experience

Overview:

We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing construction business. This role involves supporting the commercial team who oversee the commercial aspects of projects across both construction and civil engineering (groundworks) sectors

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all commercial and quantity surveying functions from pre-contract through to final account.
• Prepare, manage, and report on Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Oversee cost planning, cost control, and financial forecasting across projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC forms.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlement.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure financial targets are achieved.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience across construction and civil engineering (groundworks) projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Expertise in cost management and analysis, CVR reporting, and financial control.
• Construction procurement and subcontract management.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• RICS accreditation (MRICS) preferred (or working towards).

Technical Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience using commercial and cost management systems is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive, market-related salary (dependent on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.