Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Renewable Energy, Fast Growth

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £35k-£45k DOE

Holiday allowance 25-30 days

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Critical illness cover

Training & development

Career progression

Team & company-wide social events

Charity fundraising days

Modern office facilities incl. kitchen

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Fareham to support commercial and financial management on live renewable energy projects. You will assist with costing, reporting and procurement, gaining exposure across commercial, operational and finance teams.

The role offers strong progression toward senior commercial positions with mentoring and a structured development path within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Candidates from main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers, housebuilders or similar environments encouraged to apply.
• Experience of job costing, cost tracking, valuations, cost reporting or project financial management would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness with good numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident using Excel and working with cost reports, financial data and project trackers.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with commercial, operational and finance teams.
• Proactive, organised and ambitious, with a genuine desire to develop and progress.
• Renewable energy experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager with the commercial and financial management of live renewable energy projects.
• Assist with job costing, cost tracking and commercial reporting across a growing project portfolio.
• Review project costs and performance, helping to identify overspend, commercial risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, forecasting, valuations and applications for payment.
• Support the management of subcontract enquiries, cost comparisons, procurement and order placement.
• Assist with the management of variations, change control and commercial records.
• Review labour, material and subcontract costs to support accurate project costing and financial control.
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to investigate project variances and improve commercial performance.
• Collate project records, cost information and supporting evidence for commercial reporting and final accounts.
• Help develop and embed improved commercial processes as the business continues to grow.
• Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as experience and capability develop.

Skills

Job costing

Cost tracking

Valuations

Cost reporting

Excel

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Fareham to support commercial and financial management on live renewable energy projects. You will assist with costing, reporting and procurement, gaining exposure across commercial, operational and finance teams.

The role offers strong progression toward senior commercial positions with mentoring and a structured development path within a growing business.