Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Middlesbrough (TS7) – Cleveland, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30 – £35 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Building

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132453709

Posted On:

18 November 2025

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: North East England (Office/Site Based)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: GBP30-GBP35k per annum,, plus comprehensive benefits package

Randstad is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) to work for a Civils company in the North East on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who possesses solid experience within a Tier 1 commercial build environment. You will be integral to the successful financial management of our projects, ensuring maximum profitability and robust financial control from project inception to final account.

Key Responsibilities

* Cost Control & Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, cost forecasts, and monitoring project budgets.
* Procurement: Support the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, analyzing sub-contractor bids, and drafting sub-contract orders.
* Valuations & Payments: Conduct site measures, prepare and submit interim valuations, and process sub-contractor applications for payment.
* Change Management: Assist in the identification, valuation, and agreement of variations (Compensation Events/EWNs).
* Final Accounts: Support the Quantity Surveyor in the negotiation and settlement of final accounts with both clients and sub-contractors.
* Risk Management: Identify and flag potential commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

* Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the last 2-4 years.
* Crucial experience working for a Tier 1 Contractor on commercial build projects (e.g., offices, retail, large-scale industrial).
* A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND or Degree).
* Sound knowledge of common forms of contract (e.g., JCT and NEC).
* Exceptional IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

How

If you are an experienced and dedicated Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next permanent step in your career with a leading North East contractor, Apply to Rhianna in the Newcastle Office.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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