Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier 1 rail contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support urban and heavy rail projects. This role involves managing cost control, assisting with commercial reporting, and working closely with project teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a project-based commercial role and is comfortable handling cost data. The position offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities into a Quantity Surveyor role, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension – 6% employer contribution

Life assurance – 4 × salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a project-based commercial or cost role.
• Exposure to construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with cost data.

Responsibilities

• Support QS and SQS teams with cost control and reporting.
• Track actual cost vs budget, accruals, and commitments.
• Manage and monitor purchase orders and invoices.
• Produce weekly and monthly commercial reports.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Excel skills

Cost tracking

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Engineer
Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Major Rail Infrastructure

Locations (2 roles available):
Central Birmingham (Metro / Urban Rail projects)
Wednesbury (Major Rail Infrastructure)

Hours: 40 per week | Monday‑Friday Working pattern: Site & office based (project‑facing role)

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 rail contractor supporting major urban and heavy rail infrastructure projects across the West Midlands.

The role sits within the commercial function , working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Senior QSs and project teams to support cost control, commercial reporting and project performance .

This is a development role for someone with commercial project experience who wants to progress toward a full Quantity Surveyor position within a structured Tier 1 environment.

The Role

You’ll support live rail projects by assisting with day‑to‑day commercial management, including:

• Supporting QS and SQS teams with cost control and reporting
• Tracking actual cost vs budget, accruals and commitments
• Managing and monitoring purchase orders, goods received notes, delivery notes, supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Supporting applications for payment and cost substantiation
• Assisting with change control and commercial governance
• Liaising with site teams to close out missing or incomplete records
• Producing weekly and monthly commercial reports
• Supporting financial and commercial audits where required

This is a hands‑on role, close to delivery, cost and project teams.

Who This Role Suits

This role will suit someone who:

• Is currently working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Commercial Engineer or Commercial Assistant / Cost Clerk (project‑based)
• Has experience working on live construction or infrastructure projects
• Understands how commercial control works on site
• Wants progression into a Quantity Surveyor role
• Is comfortable working with both numbers and delivery teams

Essential Experience & Background

• Experience in a project-based commercial or cost role
• Exposure to construction, rail, civils or infrastructure environments
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with cost data
• Good understanding of cost tracking, commitments, accruals, commercial records

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting QS or commercial teams
• Rail or infrastructure project exposure
• Familiarity with payment processes and cost reporting

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 (DOE)
• 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy more available)
• Company pension – 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance – 4 × salary
• Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)
• Aviva Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Why Join?

• Tier 1 rail contractor with long‑term secured workload
• Exposure to major urban and heavy rail projects
• Strong commercial leadership and development support
• Clear progression into Quantity Surveyor roles
• Stability, structure and genuine career headroom

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion o