Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Join Our Team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Shropshire Term Service Contract team in Shrewsbury. This is your chance to support the delivery of essential infrastructure services for Shropshire Council while gaining invaluable hands-on experience!
Why This Role is Exciting
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside seasoned commercial professionals and immerse yourself in all aspects of quantity surveying within a live, operational environment. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference!
Key Details
- Location: Shrewsbury with agile working
- Hours: 37.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year + excellent benefits
- Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Shropshire commercial team with a variety of projects, from capital maintenance schemes to emergency response activities. Your daily tasks will include:
- Assisting with pricing capital maintenance schemes, including surfacing, drainage, and structural repairs
- Supporting cost management for winter maintenance, emergency response, and street scene activities
- Assessing valuations, calculating payments, and monitoring subcontractor performance
- Contributing to monthly Cost Value Reports and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Collaborating with the commercial team on various duties as required
What We’re Looking For
This role could be a perfect fit for you if you:
- Have experience in construction, ideally in a commercial or quantity surveying environment
- Are confident using Microsoft Excel and comfortable with digital tools
- Possess strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail, taking pride in producing accurate work
- Are currently studying towards, or open to studying for, a commercial or quantity surveying degree
- Enjoy working as part of a team, with a positive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our community!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Let’s build a better future together at Kier!
