Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reference: JN -102026-87786_1792424487

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary contractor is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help drive project success. Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support commercial activities, manage costs and help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

About you

  • Working towards an accredited RICS, CIOB or ICES course, or holding a degree or HND in a relevant subject (building/construction, civil or structural engineering, urban and land studies)
  • Experience working in build, including onsite measures
  • Knowledge of construction management and sustainable construction techniques
  • Strong communicator who works well under pressure and uses initiative

Don't match every requirement? Apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.

Why join?

You'll join a contractor delivering engineering solutions across rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water and environmental infrastructure, with the specialist expertise of a wider group behind you.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave, an extra day off on your birthday, and the option to buy more
  • Private medical care, pension and life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts
  • Comprehensive skills-based training and development
  • Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Flexible working
  • Employee Assistance Programme, mental, physical and financial wellbeing support, and 24/7 virtual GP service

Interested? Send your CV to [email protected] or call +44 20 3871 0458 for a confidential chat.

£250.00 - £300.00
Per day
GBP250 - GBP300 per day + Inside IR35
Added 19/10/2026
Reference: JN -102026-87786_1792424487

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