Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Taunton
Projects: Across the South West (Exeter to Bristol)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Private Healthcare + 26 Days Holiday

Launch your career on major civil engineering projects. We''re working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the South West. With projects typically valued between £5m and £20m, the business has earned an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality bridges, highways, infrastructure and heavy civils projects.

They''re now looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor who is ready to put their studies into practice and begin building a successful commercial career. From day one, you''ll receive structured training, mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors and exposure to exciting live projects that will accelerate your development.
This is an opportunity to join a business that believes in investing in its people and promoting from within.

The Role

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you''ll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining practical experience across every stage of the project lifecycle while developing the skills needed to become a successful Quantity Surveyor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial management of projects valued between £5m and £20m
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
• Preparing valuations, variations and payment applications
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and account management
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor commercial performance
• Producing commercial reports and financial information
• Developing strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors while learning industry best practice

What We''re Looking For

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• A genuine interest in civil engineering and commercial management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one)

What''s On Offer?

• £28,000 - £32,000 starting salary
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Structured graduate training and ongoing mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor
• The opportunity to work on high-profile bridges, roads, infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the South West
• A supportive team committed to helping you develop into a successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor

If you''re ready to start your career with a business that will invest in your development, expose you to major infrastructure projects and provide genuine long-term progression, we''d love to hear from you.

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