Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Project controls Assistant)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Project Controls Assistant Engineer to support cost control and financial reporting on exciting projects. The ideal candidate has a degree or is working towards one in Quantity Surveying, and minimal experience in a related role. This position offers a structured pathway for professional development and an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Flexible/hybrid working

Professional development

Qualifications

• Some work experience in assistant Quantity Surveyor, project controls, or cost management role.
• Enthusiasm to develop commercially and technically in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and administration of contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist with cost tracking, valuations, payment applications, and change control.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to meet project milestones.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Are you detail-focused, data-driven, and ready to grow your career in a role that blends finance, analysis, and project delivery?

We’re hiring a Project Controls Assistant Engineer to support our team in London with cost control, financial reporting, and data analysis on a variety of exciting projects. An Assistant Quantity Surveyor would make the perfect candidate as they will possess the skills required and our project controls team works very closely to the Quantity Surveying team and this will allow this person to receive more training and exposure to Quantity Surveying.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting cross-functional teams. Someone with minimal experience in a Project controls-related role, finance, or as an assistant Quantity Surveyor who wants to gain more experience in the civil engineering industry would be a good fit for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the procurement and administration of contracts and subcontracts
• Assisting with cost tracking, valuations, payment applications, and change control
• Learning how to administer key forms of contract such as NEC and JCT
• Working closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to meet project milestones
• Helping monitor project costs, risks, and cash flow forecasting

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Some work experience in an assistant Quantity Surveyor, project controls or cost management role
• Enthusiasm to develop commercially and technically in a supportive team
• Strong attention to detail, Excel confidence, and a proactive mindset

Why BakerHicks?

We’re a business built on collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. As an Assistant QS, you’ll be part of a wider commercial team delivering real-world impact across sectors including energy, life sciences, industrial, and defence. In return, you’ll benefit from:

• A structured development pathway and professional support
• Exposure to high-value, complex projects from day one
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment

Ready to build the future with us?

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting and throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.