Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Assistant Quantity Surveyor to assist on a city centre railway station upgrade project in York for a 6-month duration. Ideal candidates will have some experience in a commercial role, a good understanding of NEC contracts, and a proactive learning attitude. The role involves various responsibilities including subcontract account management and contract administration within a Tier 1 contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a commercial role within civils or rail (placement year, graduate scheme, or early freelance roles welcome).
• A good understanding of NEC contracts (training/support provided).
• Eager to learn, proactive, and confident working within a Tier 1 contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with subcontract account management.
• Helping with change management and variations.
• Supporting with contract administration (NEC / Network Rail).
• Gathering data and contributing to CVR reporting.
• Providing general commercial support across civils and rail works.

Skills

Commercial role experience

Understanding of NEC contracts

Proactive learning attitude

Job description

Freelance Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS)

Location: Central York – 3 days per week on site
Duration: 6 months, with potential to extend
Employer: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor
Day Rate: Inside IR35 | £250 – £300 per day

The Project
This role is based on a city centre railway station upgrade in York – a high-profile scheme with more phases expected. With a junior QS leaving the team, a gap has opened up for an Assistant QS to come in and support the commercial function.

The Role
You’ll be working alongside experienced QS and SQS colleagues, gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial duties while keeping the project running smoothly.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assisting with subcontract account management

• Helping with change management and variations

• Supporting with contract administration (NEC / Network Rail)

• Gathering data and contributing to CVR reporting

• Providing general commercial support across civils and rail works

What You’ll Need

• Some experience in a commercial role within civils or rail (placement year, graduate scheme, or early freelance roles welcome)

• A good understanding of NEC contracts (training/support provided)

• Eager to learn, proactive, and confident working within a Tier 1 contractor environment

If you’re an Assistant QS looking to step onto a flagship project in York, get in touch today.

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 or belief, sex, and sexual orientation