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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Looking to take your first or next step in quantity surveying? Join a dynamic, growing infrastructure team delivering key civil engineering projects across the UK.

We're on the hunt for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who's ready to get stuck into all stages of the project life cycle. From cost planning and tender analysis to contract administration and final account preparation, you'll be fully involved - not just stuck behind a desk. This role offers a real mix of office and site-based work, giving you a well-rounded foundation in infrastructure surveying. You'll be learning directly from experienced professionals who'll support your development every step of the way.

What you'll be doing:

Assisting in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts

Supporting procurement and tendering processes for subcontractors and suppliers

Monitoring project spend and ensuring commercial control throughout the job

Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain smooth delivery

Helping manage contract variations, valuations, and risk assessments

Preparing monthly commercial reports and supporting final account negotiations

Why join us?

Be part of a respected and forward-thinking business

Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

Clear career progression, Chartership and APC support, and continual training

Flexible working and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture

What we're looking for:

A relevant degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Strong numeracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take responsibility

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Please apply if this sounds of interest!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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