Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Somerset to support the expanding commercial team on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West.

The role covers cost control, valuations, subcontractor procurement, cost planning, and collaboration with site teams, offering structured development and long-term progression within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within civil engineering or construction.
• Degree-qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with a proactive, professional approach
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a growing contractor

Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost control and financial reporting on live projects
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, including enquiries, comparisons, and appointments
• Helping to manage subcontractor accounts and variations
• Supporting tender preparation and cost planning when required
• Working collaboratively with site teams to ensure best commercial practice

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (or working towards)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Somerset

Sector: Civil Engineering

Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established, medium-sized civil engineering contractor based in Somerset is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support its expanding commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant QS looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and stable business, delivering a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West.

The Role

• Assisting with cost control and financial reporting on live projects
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, including enquiries, comparisons, and appointments
• Helping to manage subcontractor accounts and variations
• Supporting tender preparation and cost planning when required
• Working collaboratively with site teams to ensure best commercial practice

About You

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within civil engineering or construction
• Degree-qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Good communication skills with a proactive, professional approach
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a growing contractor

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Clear career progression with mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Exposure to a wide variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Long-term, secure opportunity within a stable and respected contractor

Conclusion

This role is ideally suited to an Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking greater responsibility, structured development, and long-term career progression within a company that genuinely values its people.