At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a major infrastructure project and manage costs while making a real impact.
- Company: Family-owned contractor focused on sustainable civil engineering and utilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, electric car allowance, healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and clear progression routes.
- Why this job: Be part of a greener future and develop your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with hands-on experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to make an impact on smarter, greener infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering complex civil engineering and utilities projects across the UK. The Assistant QS will play a key commercial role on a large-scale infrastructure programme with an exceptionally varied scope including groundworks, civils, drainage, pavements, and building construction with elements of structural concrete, steelwork, ductile iron pipework and racking systems. This is a genuinely engaging project where your input will make a visible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
- Capture and allocate project costs, liabilities, and variations.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with internal teams and supply chain partners.
- Manage opportunities and risks, ensuring deviations from best practice are flagged and addressed.
- Support in developing tenders, commercial offers, and contracts.
- Identify and escalate inappropriate or non-compliant costs.
- Record and track insurance claims and contract data.
- Prepare sub-contract awards, manage payments, and ensure robust record-keeping.
- Share best practices to support continuous improvement across the business.
About You
Youll ideally have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Management, along with hands-on experience in subcontractor management. A strong commercial mindset is essential, along with familiarity in NEC3 (Option C) or similar contract frameworks and a sound understanding of construction and contract law. You should also bring:
- Strong technical construction knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge and influence.
- The ability to prioritise workload effectively and take ownership of outcomes.
- Client-facing experience would be advantageous.
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Company
Our client is a family-owned civil engineering and utilities contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering essential infrastructure across power, water, and energy sectors. Their teams are passionate about building a sustainable future, working smarter and greener every day to make a real difference in peoples lives.
Whats on Offer
Alongside a competitive salary and car package, our client offers:
- Pension and private healthcare.
- 2426 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Employee benefits programme with retail discounts and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression routes.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Basingstoke employer: Intersect Global Ltd
As a leading UK main contractor in the energy sector, we offer our Quality Manager an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of energy in Hampshire. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and excellence, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you will develop your skills and career alongside ambitious projects that make a real difference. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
