Job Description
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
£35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Bridgend
Permanent
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Energy division based in Bridgend.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within the energy and infrastructure sector, supporting the commercial delivery of projects that are helping to shape the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon future.
Working as part of an experienced commercial team, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of energy infrastructure projects across South Wales, including renewable energy developments, battery energy storage systems (BESS), National Grid works and associated civil engineering schemes.
Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account, gaining valuable experience across all stages of the project lifecycle.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day commercial management of civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects
- Preparing applications for payment, valuations and commercial submissions
- Assisting with NEC contract administration, including compensation events, variations and change management
- Monitoring project costs, cashflow and commercial performance
- Supporting the preparation of cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and monthly reports
- Managing and monitoring subcontractor accounts, payments and variations
- Supporting procurement activities and subcontract administration
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation
- Working closely with project, procurement and finance teams to support successful project delivery
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- A Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Around 1-3 years' experience within an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Graduate Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role
- Experience supporting valuations, cost reporting and subcontract account management
- Some knowledge of NEC contracts and a desire to further develop your commercial and contractual expertise
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- A proactive and professional approach to your work
- Full UK driving licence
Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction projects would be highly advantageous.
Exposure to NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC or CESMM4 would also be beneficial, although training and support can be provided.
What's on Offer?
- £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to work on major energy and infrastructure projects
- Exposure to NEC and FIDIC contracts
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
- Support towards professional development and chartership
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to become part of a highly regarded civil engineering contractor
This role would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their commercial career within civil engineering and infrastructure, gain exposure to complex projects and work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
If you're looking for a position that offers real project responsibility, strong technical development and clear long-term career prospects, we'd like to hear from you.