Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Hybrid (Civil & Construction)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a growing construction business in Slough to hire an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role supports the commercial team across construction and civil groundworks, with hybrid working in place and a salary range of £37k-£43k depending on experience.

You will lead commercial activities from pre-contract to final accounts, manage CVRs, and oversee cost planning and forecasting while coordinating subcontract procurement and contract administration under

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience across construction and civil engineering (groundworks).
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience in CVR reporting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and quantity surveying functions from pre-contract through to final account.
• Prepare, manage, and report on Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Oversee cost planning, cost control, and financial forecasting across projects.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC forms.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlement.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure financial targets are achieved.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying

JCT/NEC contracts

Cost management & CVR

Subcontract procurement

Commercial reporting

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

MRICS accreditation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Cost management systems

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a growing construction business in Slough to hire an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role supports the commercial team across construction and civil groundworks, with hybrid working in place and a salary range of £37k-£43k depending on experience.

You will lead commercial activities from pre-contract to final accounts, manage CVRs, and oversee cost planning and forecasting while coordinating subcontract procurement and contract administration under