Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Project: £70M Conversion of Historic Hospital into Residential Development

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary: £50,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist property developer with over 40 years of experience in high-end restoration and complex property development. Renowned for transforming some of the UK’s finest period buildings, the company is now seeking a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor on its flagship project — the £70 million redevelopment of the former St James Hospital in Southsea.

This landmark project will transform a series of heritage buildings into energy-efficient homes, set in mature parkland and accessed via a tree-lined drive.

We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor from a residential or main contracting background who is excited to work on this major development.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring that costs incurred on site have been allowed for within the established budget.
Preparation of quotations in line with the requirements and rates outlined within the contract mechanisms.
Conducting take offs from new revision or instructed drawings to check for entitlement and pricing.
Managing Subcontractor accounts including Applications / Invoices and querying items when required.
Conducting final account meetings for the final payment certificate.
Preparation and presentation of CVR at month end to explain the current commercial position of the project for cost and value and how this compares to the initial tender.
Preparation of budgets for projects based off tenders and Bill of Quantities items by liaising with the Project Manager.
Attended meeting and negotiations regarding submitted quotations, compensation events and early warnings.
Completion and submission of application for payments.
Procurement of specialist subcontractors for various packages.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary up to £50,000 + Car Allowance
25 Days Holiday + Pension Scheme
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
Involvement in a prestigious, high-profile heritage project

If you would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment