Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 37,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Portsmouth Hampshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Major Civil Engineering Project
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 DOE + Package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure project.
This role offers the chance to work alongside an experienced commercial team on a high-profile scheme, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while developing your commercial and contractual knowledge within a supportive environment.
The Role
Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of a large civil engineering project delivered under the NEC form of contract.
Key responsibilities:
* Assisting with subcontractor procurement and management
* Preparing and reviewing payment applications and valuations
* Supporting cost reporting and forecasting activities
* Assisting with change management and compensation events under NEC contracts
* Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
* Supporting the preparation of monthly commercial reports
* Liaising with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
* Maintaining accurate records and commercial documentation
Requirements
* Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Previous experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways, rail or water sectors
* Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard commercial reporting systems
* Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career within commercial management
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project
* Clear progression pathway to Quantity Surveyor level and beyond
* Exposure to NEC contracts and complex civil engineering works
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Long-term project pipeline and job security
* Supportive and experienced commercial team
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their career with a reputable contractor delivering some of the UK's most significant civil engineering and infrastructure projects