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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall

Build Your Career With a Business That Delivers

Join a well-respected UK Civil Engineering contractor known for delivering essential projects that help keep communities connected. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes on the South West Water AMP 8 framework.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build commercial experience, work alongside experienced professionals and develop within a business that invests in long-term careers. Structured training and mentorship to chartered status is available. 

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial support across multiple projects (Earthworks, pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations etc), helping to drive profitability while ensuring robust cost control and contractual compliance throughout each stage of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
• Record, allocate and monitor project costs, commitments and liabilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, raising any deviations from agreed procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of tenders, quotations and contract documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure, highlighting unexpected or inappropriate costs.
• Record and manage insurance claims.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.
• Process direct labour payments and support the preparation and award of subcontract agreements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and best practice across the business.

About You

You’ll have started your career as a quantity surveyor and have 6 months to 2 years experience under your belt. 

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Previous experience managing subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness within the construction sector.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts, particularly ECC NEC3 Option C.
• A solid understanding of construction methods and contract law.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within a client-facing environment.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence to identify, escalate and resolve commercial issues.
• A resilient, accountable and solutions-focused mindset.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Company

This family-owned Civil Engineering contractor delivers essential utility and civil engineering projects across the UK. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and developing its people, the business offers a supportive culture alongside genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

What’s In It For You?

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• EV company vehicle or £3,600 annual car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare package.
• 24-26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee discounts with a wide range of leading retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and structured career development opportunities.

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.