Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Water Civils

Enable Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured support and development

Long-term pipeline of work

Hybrid working

Job summary

Enable Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across London. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while developing your career in a stable contracting environment.

The position offers a salary ranging between £35,000 and £45,000, structured support for your development, and the chance to work hybrid with 3 days in the office in Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Quantity Surveying / Assistant QS role within civil engineering or utilities.
• Exposure to infrastructure works like groundworks or pipelines is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence essential for projects across London.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost control and commercial reporting.
• Prepare and support applications for payment.
• Manage variations and change control.
• Support subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Carry out site visits and measurements.
• Maintain accurate project records and forecasting.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Site measurements

Job description

We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a busy portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across London.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of schemes ranging from £50k to £3m.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a stable contractor, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle on essential infrastructure works.

The Role

You’ll be supporting the commercial management of multiple civils schemes, working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and operational teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with cost control and commercial reporting
• Preparing and supporting applications for payment
• Managing variations and change control
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and payments
• Carrying out site visits and measurements
• Maintaining accurate project records and forecasting

About You

• 1-2 years’ post-graduate experience in a Quantity Surveying / Assistant QS role within civil engineering or utilities
• Exposure to infrastructure works (groundworks, drainage, pipelines, or similar) beneficial
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Keen to learn and develop within a commercial team
• Full UK driving licence essential (projects across London)

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Full package including benefits
• Structured support and development
• Long-term pipeline of secured water sector work
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office (Hemel Hempstead)