Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

We are now on the lookout for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our Senior Quantity Surveyors in our Northern Region. This role will initially be working in Barton on a link road scheme.

• Provide general assistance to Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Assist with preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• On‑site measurement and measurement of drawings as required
• Assist with identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
• On‑going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• Feasibility studies of clients requests
• Assist with preparation of estimates
• Assist with analysing sub‑contractors quotations
• Assist with preparation and agreeing variation accounts
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub‑contractors
• Assist with providing evidence for resolution of disputes

• Highly organised, commercially aware and confident when it comes to negotiation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to think laterally and solve problems rather than escalates them
• Comfortable negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders across a live construction environment
• Numerate and detail‑focused, able to manage the financial demands of active contracts with confidence
• Previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering environment, supporting the commercial function on live projects
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract

This is a regional role, so you’ll need to be happy travelling to sites and meetings and hold a full UK driving licence.

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ - leaving work early every Friday!

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or marriage and civil partnership.

Inclusive recruitment matters to us. If you need any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate this.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re not always able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.