Highways Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Build Your Career on a Major Highways Project in Guildford
You're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your commercial skills on a significant highways scheme while being supported by experienced senior professionals. This role gives you hands-on exposure to major infrastructure works and a clear pathway to progress your career in highways and civil engineering.
You will be joining a respected multi-disciplinary main contractor with a strong presence across the UK highways and civil engineering sector. My client is known for delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, investing in their people, and creating an environment where you will be supported, mentored and encouraged to grow as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be doing the following as part of the commercial team on a major highways project in the Guildford area:
·Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager with day-to-day commercial activities
·Assisting with the review and administration of contract documents
·Helping to procure subcontractors and suppliers, including issuing enquiry packages
·Assisting with tender analysis and subcontractor comparisons
·Supporting the management of subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
·Assisting with the preparation and submission of client valuations
·Helping to manage variations, change control and early warning notices
·Attending internal, client and subcontractor commercial meetings
·Supporting cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
·Assisting with claims preparation and record keeping
·Ensuring commercial processes, company policies and legislation are followed
·Developing strong working relationships across the project team and supply chain
 
To be successful in this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, you will bring:
·Some experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
·A relevant qualification or working towards a degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
·A proactive and organised approach with a willingness to learn
·Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
·A solid understanding of construction processes and commercial principles
·Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
 
In return for your contribution as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will receive:
·Salary of up to £40,000, dependent on experience
·26 days' annual leave plus long-service entitlement
·Car allowance or travel support (role dependent)
·Pension scheme
·A comprehensive benefits package
·Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression towards Quantity Surveyor level
 
This Assistant Quantity Surveyor opportunity is based in the Guildford area, with a working pattern that supports site-based learning alongside the wider commercial team. You will be joining a business that actively supports professional development and long-term career progression within highways and infrastructure.
If this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role sounds like the right next step, applications are welcomed from candidates who are keen to progress and build a long-term career in highways commercial management.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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