Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

📍 Ilkeston, Derbyshire
💰 £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
🏗 Mechanical & M&E Projects (£50k-£8m)

An established and growing engineering business in Ilkeston is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of mechanical projects across the UK.

This role sits within a specialist controls and M&E division delivering projects ranging from £50k to £8m, with a typical project value of £1-2m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with around 2 years' experience who is looking to take more ownership of packages within a supportive commercial team.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of elements across multiple projects.

• Assisting with cost management and budget control
• Subcontractor procurement and package management
• Valuations and variations
• Supporting CVR processes
• Cost reporting
• Working closely with Project Managers and Engineers
• Supporting final accounts

You will gain exposure to projects from pre-contract through to final account.

• 2+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Experience working on mechanical, M&E, LV or MV projects preferred
• Understanding of subcontractor management
• Experience with valuations and variations
• Commercially aware and detail-oriented
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar (preferred)

This role would suit someone currently working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS ready for the next step.

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Clear progression into Quantity Surveyor level
• Exposure to projects up to £8m

If you're looking to develop your career within a growing engineering business delivering technically interesting projects, apply now