Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Contracts & Cost Control

Dragados UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial and contract management on the West Suffolk Hospital project. You will help control costs, procurement, valuations and contract administration throughout the lifecycle, working with senior commercial staff to keep packages within budget and aligned with contract requirements.

The role contributes to value maximisation, risk management and accurate commercial records, supporting on-site delivery and close-out

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of commercial management.
• Experience of Construction projects and Joint Venture arrangements.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support cost management, cash flow forecasting, and budget reporting.
• Assist with assessment of compensation events, claims, and change control.
• Support tender documentation, tender returns, and schedules of rates.
• Assist with contractor valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Contribute to project cost reporting, audits, and contract close-out.
• Review instructions for commercial implications and escalate issues.
• Support commercial negotiations and resolve financial matters.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

IT systems

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CEMAR

Aconex

Job description

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial and contract management on the West Suffolk Hospital project. You will help control costs, procurement, valuations and contract administration throughout the lifecycle, working with senior commercial staff to keep packages within budget and aligned with contract requirements.

The role contributes to value maximisation, risk management and accurate commercial records, supporting on-site delivery and close-out