Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMidsomer Norton • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates strong numerical and analytical skills while supporting commercial teams in contract management, project invoicing, and compliance with relevant legislation. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to assist in preparing commercial reports and managing project costs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantity SurveyingContract ManagementProject InvoicingNumerical SkillsMicrosoft Excel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support Commercial and Delivery Teams while developing skills toward becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor
  • Assist in reviewing and understanding client contracts, including identifying commercial risks and opportunities
  • Support preparation of monthly commercial reports
  • Help manage project invoicing and prepare applications for payment
  • Contribute to change control by tracking and valuing variations
  • Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts with Delivery Teams
  • Assist with setting up client contracts and subcontract agreements
  • Support procurement activities, including tender reviews and subcontractor comparisons
  • Learn to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and relevant legislation
  • Contribute ideas to improve commercial processes, reporting tools, and ways of working
  • Understand how health, safety, and sustainability considerations influence commercial decisions
  • Travel to client sites, offices, and study locations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good communication and willingness to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to manage deadlines
  • Full UK driving license and own transport
  • Currently studying for, or willingness to start studying for, a Quantity Surveying or related degree

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health cash plan with Healthshield
  • Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Bike 2 Work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Friendly and welcoming culture
  • Support and investment in employee development

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Hard Skills
Quantity SurveyingContract ManagementProject InvoicingCost MonitoringChange ControlTender ReviewsBudget ForecastingAnalytical SkillsComplianceReporting Tools
Soft Skills
CommunicationProactive AttitudeWillingness to LearnDeadline ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
Quantity Surveying Degree
Industry Keywords
Commercial RisksSubcontract AgreementsProcurement ActivitiesHealth and SafetySustainability