Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Lancashire | Office-Based with Site Visits | Salary + Vehicle + Fuel Card

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for real responsibility, structured progression, and a genuinely supportive team?

Our client is a well-established civil engineering specialist contractor delivering infrastructure and street lighting projects. They are known for their strong, stable commercial team, excellent staff retention, and positive working culture
. People enjoy coming to work here — it’s professional, collaborative, and family‑friendly.

You will support the commercial delivery of civil engineering projects while developing into a fully‑fledged Quantity Surveyor.

• Assist with project commercial management.
• Complete measurements and take-offs from drawings.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment.
• Manage Compensation Events and Early Warnings (NEC).
• Obtain supplier and subcontract quotations.
• Maintain commercial records and variation logs.
• Liaise with site teams and attend site meetings.
• Progress toward managing your own projects with Senior QS support.

We’re looking for someone who is strong academically and commercially aware
, with a solid understanding of QS fundamentals — but who can also operate confidently on site and build rapport with operational teams.

• 1–3 years’ experience in a QS role (construction, civils, infrastructure or similar).
• Good grasp of measurement, valuations, and variation management.
• NEC exposure preferred (training provided).
• Able to read drawings and confident using Excel.
• Detail‑oriented and professional, yet personable and able to work well with site operatives and field teams.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑first attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

This role would suit someone who takes their work seriously, has high standards, but can also integrate well with site teams and contribute positively to the wider team culture.

• Company vehicle + fuel card.
• Defined pathway to Quantity Surveyor level.
• Ongoing professional development (NEC, measurement, cost management).
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Stable, friendly, family‑oriented team.
• Additional perks not commonly seen within the sector.

If you’re looking for long‑term development within a supportive and well‑run business, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.