Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting for Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the North, working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.,

• Support the commercial team


• Carry out the following under supervision:

+ Prepare tenders - measure, put into packages, analyse
+ Prepare variations/valuations
+ Prepare Final Accounts
+ Prepare s/c valuations
+ Attend site client meetings
+ Prepare client quotations/Estimates

• Liaise with site management


• Take responsibility for:

+ Maintaining site records, control documents
+ Measuring progress on site

• Consider Risk & opportunity


• CVR

+ Assist as required for larger value works
+ Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS

• Cash management

+ Timely application/invoices inline with client schedule

• Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy


• At all times act in a suitable & professional manner


• Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts


• Involvement but no responsibility for:

+ Negotiation with subcontractors
+ Interpretation of contract law


• Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools


• Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data


• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement


• Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications


• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness


• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills


Required Qualifications/Training

• Completed or currently undertaking a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards)


• Preferable to be studying towards Chartership