Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a well-established civil engineering contractor based in Somerset. The role offers the opportunity to support a growing commercial team on diverse civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West.

You will assist with cost control, valuations, procurement, and final accounts while developing your career within a supportive and stable business environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with a proactive, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost control and financial reporting on live projects.
• Support valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, including enquiries, comparisons, and appointments.
• Help manage subcontractor accounts and variations.
• Support tender preparation and cost planning when required.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure best commercial practice.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or working towards

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment

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

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.