Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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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