Assistant Quantity Surveyor

GirlingJones; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,483 - 46,854; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

26 days holiday

Job summary

GirlingJones is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for civil engineering projects based in Taunton. You will work with a seasoned commercial team on major infrastructure schemes, gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle and developing your commercial knowledge.

The role offers clear progression, full training and ongoing support, with a salary of £28,000–£35,000 plus car allowance, pension, private healthcare and 26 days holiday. A proactive learner will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (required)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards)

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of projects valued £5m–£20m
• Support cost reporting, forecasting and budget control
• Prepare valuations, variations and payment applications
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and account management
• Monitor project performance with operational teams
• Help produce commercial reports and financial information
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to develop commercial knowledge

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Taunton
Projects: Across the South West (Exeter to Bristol)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Private Healthcare + 26 Days Holiday

Kick‑start your commercial career on major civil engineering projects. We’re working with a well‑established and growing civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the South West. Operating on projects typically valued between £5m and £20m, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality bridges, highways, infrastructure and heavy civils works.

They’re now looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who wants to learn from experienced professionals, gain real project exposure and build a long‑term career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.
Full training, ongoing support and clear progression are all part of the package.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining hands‑on involvement throughout the full project lifecycle on major civil engineering schemes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the commercial management of projects valued between £5m and £20m
• Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and budget control
• Preparing valuations, variations and payment applications
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management
• Monitoring project performance alongside operational teams
• Helping produce commercial reports and financial information
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors while developing your commercial knowledge

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• A genuine interest in civil engineering and commercial management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one)

What’s On Offer?

• £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full training, mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• The chance to work on high‑profile bridges, roads, infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the South West
• A supportive team that will help you develop into a successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll gain real responsibility, work on major engineering projects and receive the support needed to accelerate your career, we’d love to hear from you.