Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing, Estimator
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location:
Cambridge (South), Cambridgeshire
Salary::
Up to £45,000
Benefits:
Company car, Flexible Working & other Benefits
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
£40,000 - £45,000
South Cambridge
Looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career with a contractor that genuinely invests in its people?
Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected and long-established main contractor based in South Cambridge, seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.
With an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, this contractor offers a supportive environment, strong mentorship and clear progression opportunities.
Performance ObjectivesAs an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
- Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and monthly valuationsl
- Managing subcontractor procurement and account administration
- Supporting the preparation and agreement of variations
- Maintaining commercial records, cost trackers and procurement schedules
- Attending site visits and project meetings
- Assisting with contract administration under JCT forms of contract
- Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors to ensure projects remain commercially successful
- Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role in construction
- Degree qualified, or working towards a degree, in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles
- Knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous
- Strong numerical, organisational and communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and standard IT systems
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
- Company package
- Structured training and development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of quality projects
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