Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Warrington

Region: North West & Central

Sector: Rail - (CP7 Asset Management Framework)

At Amco Giffen, we deliver essential infrastructure that keeps the UK connected. From maintaining critical rail assets to delivering complex civil engineering projects, our teams work at the heart of the country’s transport and environmental networks.

Our projects span:

• Rail Infrastructure & Asset Management
• Bridges, Structures & Tunnels
• Flood Alleviation & Environmental Works
• Earthworks & Embankments
• Lineside Civils, Cabling & Telecoms

As part of our North West & Central (NW&C) Asset Management team for CP7, you’ll be working on a long-term framework delivering reactive, planned and preventative maintenance across the rail network.

We invest in our people and provide the tools and support to help you succeed:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & rewards
• Structured career development pathways with clear progression opportunities
• Access to internal development programmes including Purposeful Leadership & Women in Leadership
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing
• Employee forums – giving you a voice in the business

We’re looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers on live infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the commercial and financial management of works, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Support Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors with procurement, subcontractor management and payments
• Assist in preparing interim valuations, final accounts and change control processes
• Contribute to Cost Value Reports (CVRs), forecasts and project reporting
• Collate and analyse site data to track costs and project performance
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Attend site visits to gain hands-on understanding of project delivery and identify changes
• Support the commercial team in delivering projects on time and within budget

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented and eager to build their commercial career in civil engineering.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering or construction environment [
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Exposure to infrastructure or civils projects (rail experience desirable but not essential)
• Some knowledge of NEC or Network Rail contracts
• Strong communication, organisation, and analytical skills
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop

• Be part of a long-term CP7 framework with secure, varied work
• Gain exposure to live rail infrastructure projects
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive commercial team
• Develop your career within a business committed to progression and internal growth
• Work in an environment where your development is a priority

If you’re ready to build your career in quantity surveying and want to be part of a business delivering essential infrastructure across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering…