Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Forecasting

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to collaborate with teams in managing costs for significant infrastructure projects. This role demands a degree in engineering or management and excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel. As part of a supportive environment emphasizing career progression and well-being, you will help maintain estimates, monitor costs, and ensure contract compliance. Benefits include competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Leadership & management training

Continuous service awards

Qualifications

• Currently studying for, or have completed a Degree level qualification in engineering or management.
• Excellent communication skills with various audiences.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating team to ensure robust estimates align to project scope.
• Work with various managers to prepare Subcontracts and procurement strategies.
• Produce accurate forecasts and monitor actual costs against estimates.
• Ensure understanding of contractual arrangements among project team.
• Maintain records for audits and cost assurance.

Skills

Excellent IT skills (specifically with Excel)

Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences

Strong organizational and prioritising skills

Education

Degree level qualification in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to collaborate with teams in managing costs for significant infrastructure projects. This role demands a degree in engineering or management and excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel. As part of a supportive environment emphasizing career progression and well-being, you will help maintain estimates, monitor costs, and ensure contract compliance. Benefits include competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.