Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Civil Infra, Fast-Track Career

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Carrville; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

27 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier civil engineering contractor. You will work with a Senior QS to manage commercial performance across highways, housing infrastructure, and water projects.

Key duties include subcontractor procurement, cost tracking, CVRs, variations, and maintaining robust records. A UK driving licence and 1–2 years in a similar role are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a commercial construction environment (civil, utilities or groundworks advantageous).
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (HNC/HND/Degree).
• Basic understanding of civil engineering construction methods and standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC4).
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel.
• Valid UK driving licence; travel to regional sites will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement, management, and final account agreement of sub-contractors.
• Undertake site measurements and valuations to track costs.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly CVRs and cash flow forecasts.
• Identify, price, and manage variations to scope of work.
• Maintain clear commercial records aligned with contractual obligations.
• Attend site meetings with Project Managers and Site Engineers.

Skills

Cost control

Site measurements

Subcontract procurement

Cash flow forecasting

Education

QS Degree

HNC/HND

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a premier civil engineering contractor. You will work with a Senior QS to manage commercial performance across highways, housing infrastructure, and water projects.

Key duties include subcontractor procurement, cost tracking, CVRs, variations, and maintaining robust records. A UK driving licence and 1–2 years in a similar role are required.