Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job description

An established and highly respected regional main contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, delivering high-quality construction projects across the South Coast for both private and public sector clients.

With over 30 years of industry success, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering projects safely, on time, and to exceptionally high standards.

You will work across a varied and interesting portfolio of projects including:

• High-end residential developments
• Education facilities and school refurbishments / extensions
• Healthcare and medical buildings
• Commercial and mixed-use schemes
• Hotel and leisure projects
• Community and local authority developments
• Industrial refurbishments and new build projects

Projects range from complex refurbishments in live environments through to high-quality new build developments, offering excellent exposure and long-term career development.

Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will support the financial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.

• Assist with cost planning, budgeting, and procurement
• Manage subcontractor packages, valuations, and payments
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Monitor project costs, variations, and change control
• Support commercial reporting and forecasting
• Assist with final accounts and contract administration
• Liaise with site and operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are met
• Help drive profitability across multiple projects

We are keen to speak with candidates at varying levels of experience.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in quantity surveying within the construction sector
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Good understanding of contracts and cost control
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive attitude and desire to develop professionally

• Competitive salary tailored to experience
• Strong pipeline of exciting secured projects
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work on projects you can be proud of

This business prides itself on a culture built around Family, Quality and Integrity, creating an environment where people are genuinely supported to develop and succeed.

Apply now or contact Alex at One Way on 07442070998 for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£50,000 Per Month

Published at

17-06-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English