Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Eversley, Hampshire (with travel to multiple sites)
Salary: From £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their established demolition and earthworks contracting team. This is a full-time position based at their office in Eversley, Hampshire, with regular travel to a variety of project sites. The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that vary in size, complexity, and location.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparing applications for payment, including the valuation of variations and loss/expense claims
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Agreeing interim payments with clients and monitoring payment notices and deadlines
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Assisting in the preparation of project budgets with Contracts Managers and the Operations Director
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Monitoring budgets against actual costs and monthly projections
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Managing subcontractor procurement, including enquiries, order placement, interim payments, and final accounts
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Ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled across all projects
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Advising Contracts Managers on commercial matters including variations and delays
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Assisting in the preparation of contractual notices (EWNs, NCEs, and EOTs)
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Carrying out site visits to monitor potential variations and maintain accurate records
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Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and team members
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in a quantity surveying or construction management role, ideally within demolition or earthworks
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Knowledge of JCT Standard Forms of Contract (or similar)
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Degree or relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying
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Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
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Experience in subcontractor procurement and producing/monitoring project budgets
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Proven ability to track and manage payment cycles
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A full UK driving licence is essential
Please Note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Our client is unable to sponsor visas for this position.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary (depending on experience)
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Company pension scheme
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Private medical insurance (after 3 months’ service)
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Life assurance (4x salary)
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Health cash plan
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Supportive team environment within a family-run business
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Regular company social events
About Our Client:
Our client is one of the largest privately-owned waste management and demolition companies in the South of England. Operating across nine recycling facilities and five counties, they are a leader in demolition, remediation, earthworks, waste management, recycling, and aggregates. With a workforce of over 400 and more than 150 lorries, they process over 1 million tonnes of waste and recycled aggregates annually.
They are committed to long-term investment, staff development, and being a great place to work—offering strong career progression and making a meaningful impact on the UK’s construction and waste management sectors
