Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Southampton. The role involves managing costs, developing client relationships, and ensuring payment delivery. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience within the civil engineering sector. The position offers excellent career progression with a supportive work culture and a competitive salary.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Work-from-home opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience with a civil engineering contractor.
• Full UK driving license and living near Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs to maximize profit on projects.
• Evaluating payments and site measurements.
• Preparing valuations with Project Managers.

Skills

Cost Management

Client Relationship Development

Site Measurement

Surveying

Valuation Preparation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Southampton

Client: Cityscape Recruitment

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e60075ade683

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to successful company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to form an integral part of the current Commercial Department. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs with the goal of maximizing profit on projects and ensuring payment delivery while developing client relationships. You will be involved in viewing and evaluating payments, site measurements, general surveying, reviewing and pricing variations, and preparing valuations with Project Managers and the Commercial Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar, with at least 2 years post-graduate experience gained with a civil engineering main contractor or specialist subcontractor in the UK. A full UK driving license and living within a commutable distance from Southampton are required due to project locations.

This company offers excellent career progression opportunities, demonstrated by many leaders who started in junior roles and advanced to senior positions over the years.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

The company emphasizes work-life balance, modernity, and staff appreciation. They have a low staff turnover, with employees staying an average of over 11 years. The culture is friendly, with flexible working options, including work-from-home opportunities. Salary is negotiable based on experience, with a range of £32,000 – £36,000 per annum. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays) and a company pension scheme.