Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location Hertfordshire

Package: £30,000 - £37,000 plus car allowance, bonus and flexible working

Skilled Careers are working with a leading Main Contractor who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the refurbishment team. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Hertfordshire, with projects delivered across North London and with flexible working

Role Overview

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor in the effective management of the commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of assigned projects. Your responsibilities will include assisting with monthly applications and valuations, managing subcontractor procurement and accounts, and ensuring timely completion of cost reports.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management

• Assist in preparing and analysing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.

• Monitor cost allocation and track expenditure against project milestones.

Procurement Support

• Support the procurement process, including drafting tender documentation, evaluating bids, and managing subcontractor and supplier relationships.

Contract Administration

• Help administer contracts, ensuring all records are current, accurate, and compliant with legal and contractual obligations, in line with Orion’s standards and frameworks.

Valuation and Payments

• Contribute to valuing completed work, processing interim payments to subcontractors, and preparing final accounts.

Risk Management

• Assist in identifying and mitigating financial and contractual risks to protect the company’s interests.

Client and Stakeholder Liaison

• Maintain clear communication with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial aspects and project timelines.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular reports on project financial performance and maintain thorough project records for auditing and reference purposes.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management.

What they can offer

We provide a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including:

• 24 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays)

• Life cover equal to 1x annual salary

• Employee discount schemes with major brands and retailers

• Discounted gym memberships

• Cycle to work scheme

• Holiday purchase scheme

• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year

• A broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, individual training, and personalised development programmes

• Attractive employee referral rewards

• Access to our employee networks (e.g., Women in Construction, LGBTQ+, BAME, Young Professionals Network, Working Parents, Disability Network)

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• A degree (or working towards a degree) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.