Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Kickstart a Commercial Career

RG Setsquare; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on construction projects. You will assist with cost management, procurement, valuations, subcontractor administration and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a permanent position with opportunities to gain experience across the project lifecycle, learn contracts, and contribute to value engineering while working with project managers, site teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Previous QS experience or placement in a construction environment.
• Strong numerical ability and understanding of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimates, budgets and tender docs.
• Support management of project costs throughout the lifecycle.
• Measure and value works on site.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Help with subcontractor procurement, payments and variations.
• Maintain records of costs and contractual docs.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RG Setsquare in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on construction projects. You will assist with cost management, procurement, valuations, subcontractor administration and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a permanent position with opportunities to gain experience across the project lifecycle, learn contracts, and contribute to value engineering while working with project managers, site teams and clients.