Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Sphere Solutions is working with a well-respected groundworks & civil engineering subcontractor specialising in residential new build. They are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their busy commercial team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their QS career, or with 1–3 years’ experience, to gain exposure to project costs, valuations, and subcontractor management across a variety of regional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the commercial team with preparing valuations, daywork schedules, and monthly applications for payment
• Support monitoring of project costs and track expenditure accurately
• Review contracts, drawings, and design changes under the guidance of senior QS staff
• Help verify subcontractor payments and support the management of variations and final accounts
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather cost information and resolve queries
• Ensure compliance with ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles standards
• Maintain commercial records, reports, and documentation to support the senior QS team

About You

• Some experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding
• Educated to degree or HND level in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Good understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial processes
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Motivated to develop a career in construction commercial management and keen to learn

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or package
• Exposure to a variety of groundworks, civil engineering, and housing projects
• Long-term career development and mentoring from an experienced commercial team

Apply

For a confidential discussion, please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

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