Highways Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Banwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support ongoing civil engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in cost monitoring and contract administration while being part of an experienced team. The position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave, plus birthday off

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role supporting senior QS professionals.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is essential.
• Background in civil engineering or highways maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost performance and assist in contract administration.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Gaining hands-on experience across civil engineering projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of cost control

Contract administration

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Banwell
Salary: Up to £50,000 plus benefits
Our client is currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) or Quantity Surveyor (QS) to support the delivery of ongoing civil engineering projects. As a respected infrastructure contractor, our client specialises in providing safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

The Role: What You'll Be Working On
You will play a key role in monitoring cost performance, supporting contract administration, and working closely with delivery teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of civil engineering works, including highways, public realm, and maintenance schemes.

Who You'll Be Working With
You'll work alongside a driven and experienced team of civil engineering professionals delivering projects across various frameworks. Support and mentoring will be provided by a Senior Quantity Surveyor, who will work closely with you to ensure your continued professional development.

What's on Offer
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Company Car scheme
·Private Healthcare
·Pension and Life Assurance
·25 days Annual Leave, plus your birthday off
·Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
·Hybrid working options (where applicable)
·Personal and professional development opportunities

What We're Looking For
·Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally supporting senior QS professionals
·Knowledge of cost control and contract administration
·Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
·Background in civil engineering or highways maintenance; experience with self-delivery is a plus
·NEC contract experience is essential

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on023 9431 4917 or email [e-mail] for more information.

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