Assistant Quantity Surveyor

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

FM Conway

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November
Holiday: 23 days holiday + bank holidays

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What you'll get

Competitive salary
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards further professional qualifications where appropriate
Employee wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our in-house Mental Health First Aiders

The role

FM Conway is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Term Maintenance business unit, supporting our Westminster Contract. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career while working on a high-profile highways maintenance contract, delivering essential services that help keep London's roads, footways and public spaces safe and well maintained.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors within our established commercial team, you'll gain hands-on experience across both planned and reactive maintenance works. You'll support the commercial management of the contract from tender through to final account, developing your technical knowledge while contributing to the successful delivery of essential infrastructure projects. This is a permanent, full-time position based from our office in Paddington, Greater London.

What you'll do

As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the commercial management of planned and reactive highway maintenance works
Assisting with the preparation and agreement of applications for payment and payment certificates
Preparing cost estimates, measurements and valuations for completed works
Assisting with subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments in line with company procedures
Monitoring costs, cash flow and contract performance while identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Carrying out site measurements and supporting commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors
Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring contractual compliance
Supporting senior members of the commercial team with monthly reporting and profit forecasting

What we're looking for

We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual who is keen to build a successful career in quantity surveying within the highways maintenance and infrastructure sector.

You'll have:

A Quantity Surveying degree (or be working towards one), or an equivalent qualification
A genuine interest in highways, infrastructure or construction projects
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A proactive approach and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues
Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
A full UK driving licence (or be working towards obtaining one) would be advantageous

Experience of NEC contracts, highway maintenance or construction projects would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

At FM Conway, you'll become part of a business that is committed to developing the next generation of commercial professionals. You'll receive structured support, on-the-job training and opportunities to gain valuable experience while working on some of London's most significant infrastructure contracts.

About FM Conway

Industry: Construction

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About the company & team

FM Conway is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience delivering innovative and sustainable transport infrastructure solutions across the UK. Built on our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence, we're proud to create a culture where our people can thrive.

Our Term Maintenance division delivers vital highways and public realm services for local authorities across London and the South East. From maintaining roads and footways to enhancing public spaces, our work improves everyday journeys for millions of people. We are proud to partner with boroughs including Camden, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Croydon, Kingston, Merton, the City of London and many more, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes communities safer, greener and more connected.

If you're looking to kick-start your commercial career with a business that will invest in your development and provide genuine opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join FM Conway as our next Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

Additional information

FM Conway is required to verify the right to work in the UK for all successful candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks.

Please note that FM Conway is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from FM Conway, either now or in the future.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We believe in people, not algorithms. That's why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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