Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
A fast-growing contractor in the solar and renewables sector is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor as part of a commercial team build that is at a very early stage. Backed by a £700m turnover group, with an excellent benefits package and clearly mapped progression routes, this is a genuine opportunity to get in early and build a long-term career as the business scales.

The business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to grow from £17m turnover last year to £50m within the next three years. Following rapid expansion, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and delivery capability. You will join a lean, agile commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Manager, gaining hands-on exposure, structured mentorship and early responsibility in a high-growth environment.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 (DOE)
25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Project bonus scheme
Company bonus scheme
4 years death in service cover
Critical illness cover
Regular team and company wide social events
Comprehensive in house and external training and development
Access to Udemy and other training platforms
Office facilities including stocked kitchen, shower, and gym
Charity fundraising days
Supportive, collaborative culture with clear progression pathways

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Support the Commercial Manager with day to day commercial administration across live projects
Assist with subcontract enquiries, comparisons, procurement and order placement support
Help prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting packs
Support variation tracking, change control and commercial record keeping
Assist with monthly forecasting and cost reporting inputs
Collate site records, photos and evidence to support claims and final accounts
Liaise with operational teams, suppliers and subcontractors to keep commercial data accurate
Help embed best practice processes as the commercial function grows

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements

1 to 3 years' experience in an Assistant QS, Trainee QS or similar role
Understanding of commercial fundamentals and strong attention to detail
Confident using Excel and comfortable working with reports and trackers
Proactive, organised and keen to progress in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication skills, able to work with both site and office teams

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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