Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Hays Construction and Property • Permanent • Remote (Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom) • £35,000 - £40,000 / year • 2d ago

Your new company
You will be joining an award-winning and multi-accredited civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Tamworth with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, on time and within budget. This multi-sector and agile contractor operates across a diverse portfolio of both public and private sector infrastructure projects and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are actively seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Central region team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Tamworth office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from contract award through to final account.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and experienced Quantity Surveyors, you will be involved in:

Assisting with cost management, forecasting and budget control
Preparing valuations, applications for payment and financial reports
Supporting subcontractor procurement, administration and account management
Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance
Assisting with contract administration and change management processes
Preparing cost reports, reconciliations and commercial documentation
Building strong relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting the successful delivery of projects on time, safely and within budget
Developing your technical and commercial knowledge with the support of an experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects while working towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Assistant within heavy civils
Strong commercial awareness and keen attention to detail
Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a business that genuinely invests in its people and provides a supportive environment where career development is encouraged through training, mentoring and professional growth opportunities.

The package includes:

Starting salary up to £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car or car allowance
Annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Fuel card
Hybrid and flexible working
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Health cash plan
Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
Opportunity to join a highly respected, growing infrastructure contractor with a strong order book and excellent reputation in the market.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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