Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A major UK highways maintenance contractor is building a new commercial team for a long-term Kent-based term maintenance contract commencing May 2026. This 14-year framework (extendable to 21 years) is valued at £50–55m per annum and covers routine, reactive and improvement works across the publicly maintained highway network.

Due to team mobilisation, an Assistant Quantity Surveyor is required to support the commercial function across multiple operational depots in Kent.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s Role

You will support Senior QSs and Commercial Managers in managing a high-volume, low-value highways maintenance contract.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with cost capture and subcontractor management

Supporting procurement of supply chain packages

Managing variations and compensation events

Preparing and assisting with interim valuations

Supporting monthly CVR reporting

Assisting with final accounts

Working closely with operational delivery teams and depot managers

You will gain exposure across the full lifecycle of a term service contract in a live operational environment.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

1–3 years’ experience within a contractor environment

Exposure to NEC contracts desirable

Highways, civils or infrastructure background preferred

Strong numerical and commercial awareness

Proactive, organised and eager to develop

Full UK driving licence

In Return?

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Car allowance or company vehicle (subject to level)

Structured progression and promotion from within

Exposure to a major long-term infrastructure framework

Laptop, expenses, and professional development support

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James.

Ref: #KENT-AQS26

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior QS / Graduate QS / Commercial Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Location:
Aylesford
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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