Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London. The role involves managing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting project teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with NEC contracts and civil engineering projects, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Packages

Opportunities for Development

Qualifications

• Proven success in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience with NEC contracts and civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial and contractual performance of projects.
• Preparing and negotiating claims, managing subcontractor payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial logs, cost plans, and project forecasts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC Contract

Civil Engineering

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Cost Management Software

Job description

Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

335396ff0627

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

Leading civil engineering main contractor is seeking to employ an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level candidate, with experience of working with the NEC contract, to join their commercial team.

Key skills required for this role

Quantity Surveying, NEC Contract, Civil Engineering

Important

Quantity Surveying, NEC Contract, Civil Engineering

This role follows the award of a long-term civil engineering framework involving various projects in the East of England. The team is based in London and York, so presence in these offices will be required as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing financial and contractual performance of projects
• Ensuring profit targets and efficiency savings are achieved
• Administering change control, managing risks and opportunities
• Conducting compliant procurement processes and managing supply chain relationships
• Preparing and negotiating claims, managing subcontractor payments
• Attending project meetings and site visits to monitor progress
• Maintaining accurate financial logs, cost plans, and project forecasts
• Preparing monthly reports and attending cost review meetings
• Ensuring contractual and governance compliance
• Building relationships with clients and team members
• Supporting less experienced team members

Job Requirements:

• Proven success in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role
• Experience with NEC contracts
• Experience on civil engineering projects within a contractor environment
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Resilience and adaptability

You'll bring:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with NEC contracts
• Membership with RICS or CICES (desirable)
• Experience in civil engineering environment
• Proficiency in cost management software
• Understanding of Lean principles (desirable)
• Additional benefits include pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity & maternity packages, and opportunities for development.

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