Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Civils & Highways) – Somerset

GirlingJones; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on an £8M infrastructure project in Somerset. This role involves estimating costs, managing budgets, and liaising with clients to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a construction qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a proactive attitude towards project challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Civils and Highways project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating costs, quantities, and project timelines.
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Manage budgets and oversee payments.

Skills

Estimating costs

Liaising with clients

Valuing completed work

Commercial risk assessment

Education

Construction Related Qualification

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to really make a successful career as a Quantity Surveyor?

Delivering award winning civil engineering projects, coupled with a 20 + year track record of completing projects to exceptional standards, there is no reason for you not to apply!

This company has contributed to key infrastructure across the South West region, with a chunk of repeat business, typically delivering projects ranging in value from £500k – £10M

The Position

Reporting into a Senior QS, initially on an £8M infrastructure project on Somerset, duties will include:

• Commercially assisting to estimate costs, quantities, and project timelines
• Liaising with clients to identify their needs
• Estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents
• Identifying and weighing up commercial risks
• Assigning work to subcontractors
• Valuing completed work with the Senior QS, managing budgets and overseeing payments

The Individual

Ideally, you will have at least 2 years experience, ideally working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor and be familiar with NEC contracts. In addition to this, you will have:

• Construction Related Qualification
• Civils and Highways project experience on contracts up to £10M, preferred
• Driven, motivated and an all round positive person

If this hasn’t already grabbed your attention then call me to find out more.