Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Walker & Sloan; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Tier 2 contractor in Swindon is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. You will support various commercial functions and gain technical knowledge across multiple sectors including education and healthcare. The role offers career progression, chartership support, and a strong emphasis on personal development in a collaborative work environment. The contractor values quality delivery and fosters a supportive culture.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 salary

Support for professional qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Holiday allowance and wellbeing benefits

Healthcare and pension support

Qualifications

• Experience in an AQS or Trainee capacity with a main or regional contractor.
• Understanding of commercial processes, procurement, and measurement.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support cost planning, estimating, and tender submissions.
• Assist in subcontract procurement and contract management.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and commercial reporting.
• Facilitate final accounts and project close-out.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location : Swindon

Sector : Tier 2 Regional Contractor

Salary : Up to £45,000 + Package

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a respected Tier 2 contractor delivering projects across education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and community sectors. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support commercial functions while building your technical knowledge on live projects.

You’ll work alongside an experienced team, with real pathways to progression and access to professional development, chartership support and varied project exposure.

Role Overview

You will support :

• Cost planning, estimating and tender submissions.
• Subcontract procurement and contract management.
• Valuations, variations and commercial reporting.
• Final accounts and project close-out.
• Site visits, progress reviews and commercial meetings.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier relationships.

About You

Experience working for a main or regional contractor in an AQS or Trainee capacity.

Understanding of commercial processes, procurement, and measurement.

Strong communication, organisation, and numerical skills.

Motivated to progress and take responsibility over time.

Keen to work toward chartership or professional development (preferred).

Full UK driving licence.

Company Profile

This contractor is known for quality delivery, personal progression and long-standing client relationships. They operate across multiple sectors and encourage staff to grow through training, mentorship and well-defined career pathways.

With a supportive team culture and reputable brand, this role offers both stability and development for the right candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 Up to £45,000 + benefits
• 🎓 Support toward professional qualifications and chartership
• 📈 Career progression within a structured commercial team
• 🌴 Holiday allowance + wellbeing benefits
• 🏥 Healthcare & pension support
• 🤝 Collaborative, professional working culture

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, partner with top regional contractors across the UK, handling all applications confidentially