Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infrastructure Career Growth

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier 1 rail contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support urban and heavy rail projects. This role involves managing cost control, assisting with commercial reporting, and working closely with project teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a project-based commercial role and is comfortable handling cost data. The position offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities into a Quantity Surveyor role, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension – 6% employer contribution

Life assurance – 4 × salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a project-based commercial or cost role.
• Exposure to construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with cost data.

Responsibilities

• Support QS and SQS teams with cost control and reporting.
• Track actual cost vs budget, accruals, and commitments.
• Manage and monitor purchase orders and invoices.
• Produce weekly and monthly commercial reports.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Excel skills

Cost tracking

Job description

A leading tier 1 rail contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support urban and heavy rail projects. This role involves managing cost control, assisting with commercial reporting, and working closely with project teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a project-based commercial role and is comfortable handling cost data. The position offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities into a Quantity Surveyor role, and various employee benefits.