Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Overview
Atkins Search is delighted to present an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
to join, one of the industries most respected construction companies. With an initial focus on delivering projects around the West Midlands, this role offers the chance to work on varied and high-profile schemes across multiple sectors.
Client
Our client is a family-owned construction business with a long history of delivering quality projects across the
education, defence, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Renowned for their client-focused approach, they prioritise innovation, sustainability, and community impact in every project. Their strong company culture, commitment to people development, and collaborative working ethos set them apart as a leading name in the industry.
- Diverse project portfolio, delivering schemes ranging from
£10M to £20M. - Expertise in
Design & Build
and framework contracts, including
MOJ, DfE, and healthcare frameworks. - Award-winning contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality, impactful projects.
- Committed to sustainability and exceeding client expectations through modern construction practices.
Role
As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working as part of a forward-thinking commercial team to deliver a mix schemes across the Midlands.
Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, your job will be to support in the delivery of projects in a cost-effective, quality focused manor. Due to the expansion of the business, there are genuine opportunities to progress in your role and build a long-term career.
Responsibilities
- Run pre-lets for subcontractors
- Process invoices/applications for payments
- Support Commercial department as and when required
- Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade
- Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades
- Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders
- Attend site, client and team meetings
Person
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor job will be based North of Birmingham and will have a proven track record as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in a construction main contracting environment. You will also need to be proactive, positive and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a team.
- Quantity Surveying degree/qualification
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- JCT contract experience, NEC4 contract experience (desirable but not essential)
- Relevant Quantity Surveying experience working for a main contractor on similar projects
- Ambitious, career driven attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
Remuneration
As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining an established main contractor with excellent growth plans for the future. You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals.
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Fun, team-oriented atmosphere
- Regular social events
- Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions
Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.