Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Linsco; Woking; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Woking is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support cost management and financial control on residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or experience in civil engineering and groundworks, with strong numerical and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary up to £45k and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS.
• Understanding of construction processes, particularly groundworks.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management and commercial control.
• Support preparation of cost plans, budgets, valuations.
• Monitor project costs, variations, and cash flow.

Skills

Cost management

Numerical analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying

Working towards a degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial or estimating software

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Location: Woking

Salary: Up to £45k dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a civil engineering and groundworks contractor with decades of experience in bespoke, high‑end, and premium residential developments. They offer project management, design, civil services as well as demolition and landscaping to help deliver on domestic developments of up to £2.5m. Having completed hundreds of projects across London, the Home Counties and the wider UK, and due to a strong upcoming book of work, they are now seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team and support the commercial delivery of their residential development projects.

The Role

Our client is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience or a strong interest in civil engineering and groundworks projects. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial team, the successful candidate will assist in cost management, procurement, and financial control across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management and commercial control of civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Support the preparation of cost plans, budgets, valuations, and final accounts
• Measure works from drawings and produce take‑offs and bills of quantities
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender comparisons
• Monitor project costs, variations, and cash flow
• Support the preparation and submission of interim valuations and payment applications
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure commercial accuracy
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting information

Requirements

• Previous experience or a placement/background as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS within construction, civil engineering, or groundworks
• Good understanding of construction processes, particularly groundworks and civils
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with commercial or estimating software beneficial
• Relevant qualification or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45k dependent on experience
• Clear career progression and support toward further professional development
• Exposure to high‑end residential civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within an established contractor

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.