Do you have construction cost management experience and want to progress to an Assistant Quantity Surveyor?

Would you like to work for an extremely impressive Property Development company where the founder is recognised by Forbes?

If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Benefits

Company pension
Clear career progression and mentorship
Exposure to innovative, high-impact projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Reward recognition
Free on-site car parking
Free tea and coffee
Regular training and professional development opportunities
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas
Fri 19th Dec to Mon 4th of Jan paid Christmas shutdown 2025

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Duties

To be highly motivated joining a growing commercial team.
Strong team player reporting into the Quantity Surveyor.
Supporting your QS in managing and controlling budgets, estimating work, lifecycle cost management, and final accounting.
Working across two companies under one group within Property Development and Groundworks, which are expanding beyond the core focus in telecoms.
Responsible for creating new schedules of rates and applying existing ones to produce accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, primarily within the groundworks sector and other related areas of construction.
Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender documents.
Support procurement processes and subcontractor appointment.
Monitor project costs and prepare regular financial reports.
Assist in valuing completed work, arranging payments, and supplier communication.
Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify variations.
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contracts.
Provide support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements

Your own transport due to the office location.
Experience in a construction cost management role, or a quantity surveying role.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Familiarity with construction contracts (JCT, NEC 3/4)
Proficiency in MS Excel and measurement software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX).
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Confident communicator and proactive self-starter.
Someone with a desire to progress their career with a growing business.
Ability to be full-time, office-based, with occasional travel to sites
Ability to work Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Desirable - Not Essential

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you