Assistant Quantity Surveyor – On‑Site Civil & M&E Projects

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Reading. The role involves assisting with payment applications, monitoring subcontractor performance, and supporting cost forecasting. Candidates should demonstrate skills in reading construction drawings, managing subcontractors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings accurately.
• Basic knowledge of different industry contracts.
• Experience working on live projects with measurement and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of main contract payment applications.
• Support monitoring of subcontractor performance.
• Participate in recording delays for EOT requests.

Skills

Reading construction programmes

Understanding of H&S issues

Communication skills

Experience with subcontractors

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Working towards RICS, CIOB, ICES accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure company is hiring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Reading. The role involves assisting with payment applications, monitoring subcontractor performance, and supporting cost forecasting. Candidates should demonstrate skills in reading construction drawings, managing subcontractors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.