Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Assistant QS £28,000 £32,000 per annum Birmingham This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile HS2 infrastructure project. You will gain hands-on experience on a major UK scheme while benefiting from structured support, mentoring, and a clearly defined career progression pathway into senior commercial roles. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in managing costs, maximising value, and ensuring effective commercial control across the project. This role offers long-term stability, professional development, and exposure to complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities: Producing weekly and monthly cost and value reconciliations
Capturing, allocating, and reporting costs and liabilities
Supporting strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
Assisting with the preparation of commercial tenders, offers, and contracts
Identifying and escalating non-compliant or inappropriate costs
Recording and monitoring insurance claims
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date commercial and contract records
Capturing and reporting direct labour costs
Drafting, reviewing, and awarding sub-contracts
Sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
About You:
You will hold a relevant degree in construction, quantity surveying, or commercial management and have experience supporting subcontractor management. A strong understanding of NEC3 contracts, commercial awareness, and knowledge of construction and contract law are essential.
Experience Required You will demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and advanced Excel capability. You will be proactive, organised, and able to manage your workload effectively while working collaboratively within a team.
This position is ideal for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is keen to develop professionally, take on increasing responsibility, and progress into senior quantity surveying or commercial management roles. Ongoing training, mentoring, and exposure to major infrastructure projects will support your long-term career growth.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe diversity drives better performance and innovation, and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates who require them. Add
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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction;Construction

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