In brief
This assistant quantity surveyor role provides commercial and financial support to senior staff on large-scale construction projects. The work involves managing subcontract payments, preparing cost reports and maintaining accurate financial records to ensure projects are delivered on budget.
Best for
Assistant surveyors with experience in procurement and re-measurement.
Non-negotiable
Valid CSCS card and full driving licence required.
Worth knowing
Role requires being based onsite at Reading Court for a minimum of four days per week.
What you need
Required
PPC 2000 contracts
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contracts
Clearly required in the listing
Procurement
Clearly required in the listing
Re-measurement
Clearly required in the listing
Financial control
Clearly required in the listing
Contract law
Clearly required in the listing
Drawing interpretation
Clearly required in the listing
CSCS card
Clearly required in the listing
Drivers Licence
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
Construction degree
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage subcontract payments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Submit external valuations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare financial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain project relationships
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support commercial targets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Administer project contracts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Entry level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“…rs a fantastic opportunity to develop your surveying career within one of the UK's most forward-thinking contractors, with genuine scope to develop into a QS & Senior QS role as your experience grows.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Join Willmott Dixon Interiors as an Assistant Project Surveyor (Assistant Quantity Surveyor), initially supporting the commercial delivery of a exciting £26m MoJ Courts project in Reading. As the successful candidate, you'll provide commercial and financial support to senior surveyors, ensuring projects are procured and delivered on budget, to the highest quality, and with exceptional customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with colleagues, consultants, and the supply chain to maintain accurate financial positions, manage contracts, and help deliver commercially successful projects that strengthen our relationships and reputation across the Reading and surrounding region. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your surveying career within one of the UK's most forward-thinking contractors, with genuine scope to develop into a QS & Senior QS role as your experience grows. The Project NB. Initial project allocation will be based at Reading Court - Ministry of Justice, so you will need to reside within a max of 45mins commute from this location, as the role will require you to be onsite min of 4 days per week! Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Assist in valuing, certifying, and issuing payment notices for subcontract works in line with subcontract conditions. Ensure external valuations are submitted accurately and payments are received on time. Prepare and update Cost Value Comparison (CVC) reports to reflect the current on-site position and projected final profit. Build and maintain strong relationships with our supply chain, consultants, and clients to promote collaboration and resolve potential disputes early. Support senior commercial staff in achieving or exceeding budgeted financial targets. Work closely with project teams to ensure effective cost control, procurement, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Skills: Ideally experience across both PPC 2000 and NEC forms of contracts. Experience in procurement and re-measurement. Strong financial and cost control awareness. A good understanding of contract law. Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Valid CSCS card and Drivers Licence. Desirable Skills: Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.Additional Information What we offer In return: We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development
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