Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Carey GroupAssistant Quantity Surveyor
Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Tees Valley
About the Role
Build your commercial career on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
Careys is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a major Energy Recovery Facility in Tees Valley.
Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you'll gain exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle, developing your commercial expertise on a landmark scheme that will leave a lasting legacy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.
Key Responsibilities
You'll support the commercial management of the project, working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager and operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the preparation of CVRs, forecasts and cost reporting
- Assisting with valuations and change management
- Supporting subcontract procurement and administration
- Preparing payment applications and subcontract documentation
- Monitoring project costs, risks and opportunities
- Building strong relationships with site teams, clients and subcontractors
- Developing your commercial knowledge across NEC contracts and major civil engineering works
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll ideally have:
- Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction
- Knowledge of NEC contracts
- A Quantity Surveying degree or be working towards one
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills
- A genuine desire to learn and develop
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Structured Commercial Development Programme
- Clear career progression
- Support from experienced commercial leaders
- Long-term project security
- The opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project from the early stages through to completion
- Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects
- A supportive commercial team committed to helping you succeed
About Carey Group
The Carey Group (Careys) is a family-owned civil engineering and construction business operating across the UK and Ireland. It provides specialist self-delivered construction services including civil engineering, groundworks, demolition, dry lining, and resource recovery across multiple sectors. It was founded in 1969 by brothers John, Tom and Pat Carey as groundworks contractor PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Carey Group.