Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Russell Taylor Group; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing contractor in the power sector seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Tadworth. This role involves supporting commercial delivery in live projects, assisting with various cost control measures, and gaining exposure to infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in power and civils, along with a proactive attitude. A salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 is offered with hybrid working once established, ensuring a clear path for career development.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Hybrid working once established

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior, Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
• Understanding of cost control.
• Ability to work across office, site and home environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting commercial delivery across live power and infrastructure projects.
• Assisting with cost control, valuations, variations and reporting.
• Gaining exposure to EV infrastructure, cabling and groundworks projects.

Skills

Interest in power and infrastructure projects

Understanding of commercial processes

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Salary: Excellent salary package & great scope for development. Vacancy Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Contract Type: Permanent. Location: Tadworth. Industry: Quantity Surveying & Commercial. Salary: Excellent salary package & great scope for development. Start Date: 2026-01-23. REF: J91986432. Contact Name: Tony Marsden. Contact Email: [e-mail]. Vacancy Published: 1 day ago.

Junior / Assistant / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

£40,000 - £50,000 basic salary

Surrey - Hybrid (office, site & home)

Looking to move beyond a purely supporting role? Want hands‑on exposure across live power and infrastructure projects? Ready to build a long‑term career, not just add another job to your CV?

What's in it for you?

• £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Clear career progression and long‑term development
• Hybrid working once established
• Core hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Supportive, down‑to‑earth working environment
• Working directly with the leadership team

What will you be doing?

• Supporting commercial delivery across live power and infrastructure projects
• Assisting with cost control, valuations, variations and reporting
• Working across both JCT and NEC4 contracts
• Gaining exposure to EV infrastructure, cabling and groundworks projects
• Supporting the full commercial lifecycle from pre‑construction through to final accounts
• Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Directors and Clients

Where you'll be doing it

You’ll be joining a growing contractor operating within the power and infrastructure sector. The business delivers electrical infrastructure projects using an in‑house delivery model that combines electrical installation and specialist civil engineering. With a strong project pipeline and clear growth plans, this is an environment where junior staff are given responsibility early and supported to progress quickly.

What you'll need

• Experience as a Junior, Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyor
• A genuine interest in power, infrastructure or civils projects
• An understanding of commercial processes and cost control
• The ability to work across office, site and home environments
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

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