Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 DOE + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure project.

This role offers the chance to work alongside an experienced commercial team on a high-profile scheme, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while developing your commercial and contractual knowledge within a supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of a large civil engineering project delivered under the NEC form of contract.

Key responsibilities:

* Assisting with subcontractor procurement and management

* Preparing and reviewing payment applications and valuations

* Supporting cost reporting and forecasting activities

* Assisting with change management and compensation events under NEC contracts

* Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

* Supporting the preparation of monthly commercial reports

* Liaising with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors

* Maintaining accurate records and commercial documentation

Requirements

* Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

* Previous experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways, rail or water sectors

* Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes

* Strong numerical and analytical skills

* Good communication and stakeholder management abilities

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard commercial reporting systems

* Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career within commercial management

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project

* Clear progression pathway to Quantity Surveyor level and beyond

* Exposure to NEC contracts and complex civil engineering works

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Long-term project pipeline and job security

* Supportive and experienced commercial team

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their career with a reputable contractor delivering some of the UK's most significant civil engineering and infrastructure projects