Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Water & Utilities Projects

United Infrastructure Water Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Mentorship from experienced commercial

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management of water infrastructure projects under the Affinity Water framework. You will assist with cost control, contract administration, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to project commercial delivery within utilities.

The role offers structured training, mentorship, and a clear path to professional accreditation within a growing utilities contractor.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a commercial, construction, or utilities environment (placement or graduate role acceptable).
• Basic understanding of quantity surveying principles and cost management.
• Awareness of NEC contracts (desirable but not essential).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Degree qualified or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Desire to work towards professional accreditation (RICS/CICES).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of applications for payment and supporting documentation.
• Support cost capture, allocation, and tracking across multiple projects.
• Contribute to cost value reconciliation (CVR) processes and reporting.
• Assist in administering contracts (NEC or similar), ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Support the identification and preparation of compensation events and variations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Assist in the procurement process for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of subcontract orders and documentation.
• Help manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations and payments.
• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Track project costs and highlight variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Help prepare monthly financial reports and performance summaries.
• Work collaboratively with site teams, engineers, and project managers.
• Support communication with Affinity Water representatives and supply chain partners.
• Develop strong working relationships across project teams.
• Support identification of commercial risks and assist in mitigation actions.
• Ensure company procedures and governance are followed.
• Maintain organised and auditable commercial records.

Skills

Commercial experience

Construction

Utilities

Excel

Quantity Surveying

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or related

Tools

NEC contracts awareness

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management of water infrastructure projects under the Affinity Water framework. You will assist with cost control, contract administration, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to project commercial delivery within utilities.

The role offers structured training, mentorship, and a clear path to professional accreditation within a growing utilities contractor.