Job Description

Are you passionate about the construction industry and ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career? Join our dynamic and reputable commercial team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and help deliver a range of exciting construction projects.



You'll be part of a supportive team, gain exposure to a variety of projects, and have opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to build your career with us, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll do

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As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll work closely with our commercial and network delivery teams, supporting projects from pre-construction through to final account. This hybrid role offers a mix of office and home working, with site visits to operational depots and live projects across the region.



Your key responsibilities will include:


supporting the financial and commercial management of multiple schemes, from initial authorisation to scheme closeout assisting with commercial reporting and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and reporting timetables providing commercial support to achieve the best value for the company while maintaining high standards assisting with budget and scheme estimations preparing tender packages and managing the process through to contract award supporting Project Managers with day-to-day commercial issues involving subcontractors compiling financial reports, delivering monthly performance reviews, and updating KPIs contributing to monthly forecasting for mainlaying, small schemes, lead replacement, and Smart Meter teams. assisting in the procurement of subcontract resources and supporting services as required processing invoices and applications for payment in line with contract terms, preparing interim and final account statements engaging in training and development opportunities provided by the company attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams.

What you'll need

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To be successful, you will be working towards (or holding) an HNC, diploma, or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Engineering/Management with strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.



You will also have:


experience in NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and a background in the construction industry excellent organisational skills the ability to work effectively under pressure exceptional communication and interpersonal skills a willingness to learn new systems proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel (including pivot tables and formulas), Teams, and Outlook.

This role is hybrid (office/home) with travel across our region, therefore, it is essential that you hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

What you'll receive

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A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year. The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions). A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions). Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from trained mental health first aiders. A 1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

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YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:


Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.



We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.



If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.