Construction 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.