Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Chartered Path & Benefits

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV car allowance

Company pension

Healthcare package

24-26 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured support towards chartered/b

Long-term career progression

Job summary

GirlingJones is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Exeter, Devon, to support the commercial delivery across a major infrastructure framework. The role focuses on cost control, contractual compliance and financial delivery across civil projects with training towards chartered status.

You will work with the commercial team to monitor costs, prepare tenders and manage subcontractor documentation, gaining hands‑on experience within a well‑established business.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience with subcontractors in civil projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts, ECC NEC3 Option C.
• Strong Excel and data analysis abilities.
• Good communication skills and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost value reconciliations on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Track project costs, commitments and liabilities.
• Support preparation, tendering and contract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor coordination and payments.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

NEC3 contracts ECC Option C

Experience with subcontractors

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Construction/Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GirlingJones is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Exeter, Devon, to support the commercial delivery across a major infrastructure framework. The role focuses on cost control, contractual compliance and financial delivery across civil projects with training towards chartered status.

You will work with the commercial team to monitor costs, prepare tenders and manage subcontractor documentation, gaining hands‑on experience within a well‑established business.