Assistant Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business, delivering critical infrastructure to communities across the UK.We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face in five key sectors: water, energy, power, telecoms and property services, under two main business areas – Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure. We employ over 2200 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients.We are dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future, and our work plays an important role in achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions. We deliver infrastructure that supports the energy transition as well as improving the energy efficiency of thousands of homes and addressing industry skills gaps by providing formal qualifications and training in the net zero space.We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change and want to establish themselves in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports them in their personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.Job DescriptionOur Social Infrastructure business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration and maintenance of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods and ensuring homes are safe and compliant. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to fully integrated property service solutions, we provide a wide range of services for public sector clients.We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and you will assist the Quantity Surveyors with the fiscal and contractual administration of projects being carried out. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries and trade packages.
  • Assessing and comparing subcontractors quotes and drafting orders.
  • Preparing monthly reports.
  • Evaluating materials on site and labour time records.
  • Paying invoices through the finance system and preparing subcontractor final accounts.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Infrastructure, and the construction industry.This role is suited for persons who are currently studying towards their level 6 degree via a part time degree or apprenticeship study route.QualificationsIn order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have achieved:
  • A BSc in Quantity Surveying (or currently working towards completion via a part-time degree course or apprenticeship)
  • Some relevant industry experience and knowledge of QS responsibilities
You should also be available to start full-time work in September 2025, or earlier, and have:
  • The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies
  • The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your training programme
Additional InformationWe are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Infrastructure are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us. Some of our benefits include:
  • Career development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
  • Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
  • Employee networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s network, Women’s network, and Young People’s network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
  • Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
  • Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
  • Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
  • Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
  • Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.
How to apply
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer, please contact our Early Careers team at if you would like to apply via this scheme, or to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible as we may close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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