Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Vacancy No 5364\n\nVacancy Title Assistant Quantity Surveyor\n\nVacancy Description\n\nOur client is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with an HND or similar qualification who is working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying and is looking to build a solid career with a reputable contractor.\n\nYou will work under the guidance of a Quantity Surveyor and provide financial and contractual support on projects. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone eager to learn and develop their career in a fast-paced, supportive environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Assist the Quantity Surveyor in the delivery of financial and commercial tasks across projects.\n\n * Measure completed works for interim and final accounts and support agreements with clients and subcontractors.\n\n * Assist in preparing site records, cost reports, material tracking, and other commercial documentation.\n\n * Support the purchasing team with supply chain orders and drafting subcontract documentation.\n\n * Measure subcontractor and operative works for certification and payment purposes.\n\n * Provide commercial information and statistics for internal and external project reporting.\n\n * Maintain an organised filing and documentation system for all project-related commercial records.\n\n * Help ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal quality management systems.\n\n * Keep up to date with current construction practices, technology, and relevant legislation.\n\nSkills & Experience Required:\n\n * HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related field – ideally working towards a BSc.\n\n * Some practical experience or industry placement in a construction or surveying environment.\n\n * Understanding of standard forms of measurement and contracts.\n\n * Familiarity with construction methods, health & safety practices, and procurement processes.\n\n * Relevant CSCS card, with Asbestos Awareness certification .\n\n * Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.\n\n * Good verbal and written communication skills.\n\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\n\n * High levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.\n\n * Willingness to work on site as well as in the office.\n\nLocation: Brighton and surrounding areas\n\nSalary Negotiable DOE\n\nRewards Highly attractive rewards package