Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity to support UK-leading developments in Cambridge?

We are hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of complex schemes across the UK for a respected Construction Consultancy. This role focuses on cost management and commercial support across major logistics, commercial, and mixed-use builds. This is a permanent, full-time position offering hybrid working and a structured pathway to Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor roles.

Join a collaborative team offering diverse project exposure and the opportunity to work on high-profile builds across multiple sectors.

Our client is a highly successful construction consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. They are an internationally renowned firm, delivering bespoke project management, cost management, and contract administration services across diverse sectors including logistics, infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments.

With a multi-award-winning team of expert professionals, they have built long-standing relationships through their commitment to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.

Their collaborative one-team approach, combined with vast expertise, ensures they consistently outperform expectations and provide best-in-class solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge, you'll support the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with senior surveyors and project teams, you'll assist in managing costs, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a consultancy environment, gaining exposure across residential, infrastructure, and commercial projects with national reach.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Support cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting across projects
• Assist in procurement processes, including tendering and contract administration
• Prepare and review valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Monitor project costs and support cost control measures
• Work closely with contractors and consultants to ensure commercial compliance
• Assist in risk management and value engineering processes
• Attend project meetings and contribute to commercial discussions
• Support senior quantity surveyors in delivering client objectives

To be successful in this Assistant Quantity Surveyor job in Cambridge, you will bring a strong interest in construction and commercial management, with some relevant experience or education.

• Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, or similar role
• Background in consultancy or main contracting environments preferred
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good organisational and communication abilities
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline desirable
• Working towards or interest in RICS accreditation advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful consultancy with vast expertise across the construction sector and long-standing client relationships throughout the UK.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll develop your commercial and technical capabilities with clear progression to Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor roles.

Package includes:

• Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working policy and hybrid arrangements
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• 5% employer and employee pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
• Paid professional membership (RICS/CIOB)
• Reviews every 6 months for personal and professional development

Start your project management career with a consultancy delivering excellence across diverse construction sectors.

Apply today and if your application is successful, we’ll contact you within 48 hours, sending full details about this impressive opportunity in construction consultancy.

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