Assistant Quantity Surveyor

United Living Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Major Projects team. This exciting role involves contributing to significant infrastructure projects, including a groundbreaking Carbon Capture Pipeline initiative. You will support the commercial team throughout the project lifecycle, engaging in contract management, subcontractor negotiations, and budget reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the UK's infrastructure while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to develop your skills in the construction sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills essential for project success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team with contract management and cost reporting.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and Earned Value Analysis reports.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

3 A-levels at minimum BCC grade

5 GCSEs at grade C or above

Level 4 related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

There has never been a better time to join United Living Infrastructure Services as we build a team to deliver major infrastructure construction projects across the UK supporting the government's Net Zero transition targets.

A subsidiary of United Living Group, United Living Infrastructure Services provide design, construction, commissioning and maintenance services for the UK's critical energy and water infrastructure.

Working in partnership with our clients, which are the UK’s largest network owners and operators, we work on highly complex projects to deliver resilient infrastructure, meeting the needs of local communities as well as national interests.

One of our key strengths lies in our ability to deliver projects nationally, but also ensuring that within each programme of work, we engage with local communities.

We do this through employing people who are representative of the local communities we work in, training and developing them to take pride in the work they do, and to be responsible for delivering leading levels of performance across our projects.

Job Description

United Living is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects team — starting with a groundbreaking Carbon Capture Pipeline project in the Northwest of England.

As part of a dynamic, fast-growing division, you'll be at the heart of nationally significant infrastructure projects that will shape the UK’s future.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you’ll be responsible for supporting the commercial team and contributing towards its success across the full lifecycle of each project — from contract negotiation to cost reporting. You will be supporting:

• Contract management in line with NEC 3/4 (Options A & C)
• Subcontractor negotiations, payments, and performance tracking
• Deliver accurate and timely budget, cost, and change reporting
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and generate Earned Value Analysis reports, whilst maintaining robust commercial documentation

Qualifications

• 3 A-levels at minimum BCC grade
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at 9-4 (grade C or above), including Math, English, and ideally a Science
• Any previous Level 4 related qualification or equivalent discipline is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Basic understanding of standard methods of measurement
• Familiarity with the construction industry
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility
• Willingness to take responsibility for own development and extend knowledge of software packages
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous experience in the construction industry is desirable but not required
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required