Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Cricklade; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Groundworks contractor in the UK seeks a skilled individual to join their commercial team. The role involves managing project costs, preparing commercial documentation, and supporting the development of cost-efficient solutions. Required qualifications include a background in Construction or Civil Engineering, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers benefits such as a car allowance and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Hybrid working

Ongoing professional development support

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering, or working towards it.
• Experience in Groundworks or Civil Engineering is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out measurements and assist in preparing Bills of Quantities.
• Monitor project costs and progress throughout the full lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, ensuring timely payments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and organized

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well‑established Groundworks contractor supporting leading housing developers across Wiltshire. Delivering high‑quality groundwork services-including excavation, drainage, foundations, paving and more—they are now looking to expand their commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out measurements and assist in preparing Bills of Quantities.
• Analyse project costs and produce regular financial reports for project teams.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and support the development of value‑engineering solutions.
• Prepare schedules of work and other commercial documentation.
• Monitor project costs and progress throughout the full lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, ensuring timely payments and accurate documentation.
• Assist with negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend client and project meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely commercial records and paperwork.

About You

• A relevant qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering, or similar (or working towards it).
• Experience in Groundworks or Civil Engineering (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and well organised.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Car or car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Ongoing professional development support, etc.