Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?M Group HighwaysAt M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.Youll be joining ourHighways maintenanceteam, as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.Want to come and be a part of it?What will you be doing?You'll be working with the Quantity Surveyors and supporting them with the day to day role.You'll be agreeing sub-contract applications, preparation and submission of client billing and identifying contract variations.We'll ask you to support with cost and value reconciliations on complete works and works in progress.You'll support with compiling quotations for new work and keeping appropriate records and schedules in all activities whenprocessing invoices, compiling invoices and updating spreadsheetsReporting of Monthly figures to senior management and monitoring project costs and feeding back cost value information to the site team.You'll be analysing tender allowances before sub-contractors are rewarded specific jobs meeting with the client to understand client budgets and maintaining constant dialog to reach year end targets.Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised.You'll work within strict deadlines required under the contract and required by the company. Assisting in the collection of data/facts with respect of all variations to the works in conjunction with other teams.What youll bringHNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction related discipline would be ideal but notnecessaryExperience within highways maintenance preferredGood numeracy skillsGood verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated and confidentCommercial/Financially acumenCapacity to meet tight deadlinesConfident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular ExcelWhats in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers;Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose fromMy Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRecommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!Holiday purchase schemePersonal Accident CoverAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWeretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWereambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note:Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupHJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-04-26