Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Location:            Bristol
Salary:                Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Sector:                Main Contracting – New Build & Refurbishment
Contract:             Permanent

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join one of Bristol's most exciting and fastest-growing regional main contractors.

This is a highly regarded, privately owned construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the South West.

Operating across a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, heritage and social housing, the company has developed an impressive portfolio of projects and established relationships with a range of public and private sector clients.

The business is enjoying an exciting period of growth, investing in its people, strengthening its management team and building on an excellent pipeline of secured work.

With a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture and an experienced commercial team, this is an ideal environment for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their skills and progress their career.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with at least 12 months' main contracting experience to join an expanding commercial team in Bristol.

Working alongside an experienced Commercial Manager and established Quantity Surveyors, you will receive excellent guidance, mentoring and exposure to a wide range of commercial responsibilities.

The company is particularly interested in someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and ambition to develop into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor.

You'll be encouraged to take responsibility, get involved in projects and develop your commercial understanding, with genuine opportunities to progress as your experience grows.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of new build and refurbishment projects.

• Support subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries and package comparisons.

• Assist with preparing valuations, applications for payment and subcontractor payments.

• Undertake measurements and preparation of bills of quantities.

• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations.

• Identify, record and manage variations and commercial changes.

• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors and the wider commercial department.

• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

• Develop commercial and contractual knowledge under the guidance of experienced Quantity Surveyors.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 12 months' experience working for a main contractor in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor capacity.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or currently studying towards one would be beneficial.

• Good understanding of construction processes and basic commercial principles.

• Strong communication, numerical and organisational skills.

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and a genuine willingness to learn.

• Ambition to develop into a fully competent Quantity Surveyor and progress within the business.

• A collaborative approach and desire to work as part of a successful, motivated team.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business that is genuinely going places.

With an excellent reputation, strong leadership team and continued investment in its people, the company offers the chance to build a long-term career rather than simply take another job.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 plus benefits.

• Excellent mentoring from an experienced Commercial Manager.

• Exposure to varied and interesting construction projects.

• A supportive, friendly and ambitious team environment.

• Genuine career progression and professional development.

• The opportunity to grow alongside a successful, expanding regional contractor.

For an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has gained their initial experience and is looking for the right business to really accelerate their career, this is a particularly attractive opportunity.