Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Devon / Cornwall (Civils)

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm in Devon is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team. This role involves major projects and requires a strong background in utilities or civil engineering, ideally in the water industry. The successful candidate will generate reports, control job submissions, and manage subcontractor costs. A fantastic opportunity for professional growth and stability awaits.

Qualifications

• Few years of experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally progressing to standalone QS.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering with a focus on the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly revenue and cost reports.
• Control submissions of daily completed jobs.
• Produce 'Schedule of Rates'.
• Reconcile subcontractor costs and prepare payment certificates.
• Liaise with Operations and Planning to monitor job progress.

Skills

Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Knowledge of NEC contract schemes

Strong background in utilities or civil engineering

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an “Assistant Quantity Surveyor” to join a high performing commercial team working for a fantastic civil engineering construction business.

They can offer longevity, stability and excellent support, whilst you work on some of the most innovative civil engineering projects – what more could you ask for?

The Role

As an “Assistant Quantity Surveyor”, you will be working on major projects, that tackle significant challenges, as well as some smaller Framework Renewal Schemes.

Day to day

• Generating weekly revenue and cost reports
• Controlling submissions of daily completed jobs
• Producing ‘Schedule of Rates’
• Reconciling Subcontractor costs and preparing payment certificates
• Liaising with Operations and Planning to monitor job progress and scope changes
• Reviewing scheme works to ensure targets are on track to be achieved
• Developing relationships with clients to ‘Work In Progress’ days
• Analysing weekly and monthly cost and revenue data

What do you need?

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a few years experience, perhaps even ready for the transition into a standalone QS role
• Strong background in utilities, civil, or mechanical engineering—ideally within the water industry
• You should have knowledge of NEC contract schemes and subcontractor management

This company can offer plenty more than just “a job” so apply now and find out more about this brilliant opportunity