Assistant Quantity Surveyor

M Group Services Limited; Heathrow (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company specializing in essential infrastructure services is seeking a dedicated professional to support Quantity Surveyors. This role involves managing contract reviews, procurement, and commercial reporting within a collaborative team environment, fostering growth and development opportunities. Candidates with a degree in relevant fields and strong analytical skills will find a supportive workplace that values continuous improvement and team collaboration.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

My Rewards portal with retail discounts

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity or paternity leave

Reward and recognition scheme

Online GP Service, available 24/7

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or working towards a degree in relevant fields.
• Experience working in a commercial team preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Quantity Surveyors with contract reviews and procurement.
• Prepare valuations, invoices, and reports.
• Manage subcontractor payments and commercial reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or similar

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We deliver essential infrastructure services for life, prioritizing safety, client and customer satisfaction, in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Defence and adjacent markets - managing reactive and planned maintenance and upgrades on defence properties, airfields, military bases, ports, railway infrastructure, and depots.

What will you be doing?

You’ll support Quantity Surveyors with contract reviews, procurement of sub-contract packages, and accurate measurement and valuation of works and variations. You’ll assist in preparing valuations, invoices, estimates, and monthly reports, ensuring timely notifications of changes and contract compliance. Regular site visits will help track progress and identify opportunities. You’ll manage subcontractor payments, support cash-flow forecasting, and contribute to commercial reporting. Strong communication and collaboration with site and operations teams are essential, along with maintaining stakeholder relationships and staying current with industry standards. You’ll also help ensure KPIs are met, recovery is maximized, and all commercial processes—from EWNs to Work Order closeouts—are completed efficiently.

What will you bring?

• Degree qualified, or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or similar.
• Experience working in a commercial team.
• Ideally experience within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Good leadership, communication, and networking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with organizational and planning abilities.
• A desire for self-development and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Benefits supporting your life inside and outside work, including:
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal with retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, available 24/7

In addition, this role offers:

• Competitive basic salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Paid holidays
• Personal development training leading to professional qualifications

About us

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people who make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks foster an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values shape our culture and working relationships. We recruit with these values in mind to align your aspirations and ways of working with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities, and the planet.
• We’re open and seek new and better ways to exceed expectations.
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunities to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice, graduate, or progressing in your career, our industry-recognized programmes, training, and development benefit our people.

It’s an exceptional time to be part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might close before the stated closing date. Apply promptly to ensure your application is considered.

For some roles, successful candidates may undergo third-party background checks. Certain roles may also require drug and alcohol testing during induction and onboarding.