Monday, October 27, 2025
Marlborough Highways

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Posted: 3 days ago

Job Description

Department: CommercialLocation: Garman Road - TottenhamCompensation: £40,000 / yearDescriptionAssistant Quantity SurveyorLocation: Garman Rd Tottenham Contract: Full-time Salary: £40,000 based on experienceReady to take the next step in your commercial career? Marlborough Highways is on the lookout for an ambitious and detail-driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to develop your career with a company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.What You'll Be Doing:As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial lead across a range of highways contracts and projects. Your responsibilities will include:Assisting the commercial lead on contracts (and projects)Understanding of the commercial strategy across the contractAssisting in the submission of applications for payments and invoicesAssisting in maximising value entitlement under the contractCollating required information of change control in preparation for final accountingAbility to carry out site measurementAssisting with preparation and updating of the revenue and cash forecastingAssisting with monthly cost / value reconciliations and financial reporting as well as cost management across the contractInterfacing with all stakeholdersWhat We're Looking For:Relevant degree (or equivalent)Experience within highways and civil engineering sectorResponsible and methodical with a working knowledge of standard methods of measurementUnderstanding of standard forms of contract (NEC, ICC and associated subcontracts)Good communication and negotiation skills with strong IT skillsFlexibility to adapt to hours necessary to perform within this roleDemonstrable level of commercial acumenSelf motivated and confident working with minimal supervision and as part of a wider team as requiredAbility to work across multiple divisions and different principles of a term maintenance contractConfident building good relationships with both clients and supply chainComfortable in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage more than one contract (or project) as requiredCurrent driving licence as there is a requirement for regular travelBenefitsCompetitive salaryEmployer Pension SchemeMedicash cover including 24 hr GP servicesEmployee Wellbeing ServiceDeath in Service CoverEmployee Recognition ProgrammeOn Site Parking

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