Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support the QS team to manage all commercial aspects of allocated projects with Company procedure. 
• To represent and serve the best interests of the company to meet client expectations and encourage repeat business. 
• To liaise and collaborate with the construction and design teams in all aspects of contractual activities.

Duties will include (not limited to): 

• Assist with ensuring optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• To assist with procurement of sub-contract works in accordance with company procedure.
• Assist in the compilation and sending out of subcontract tender enquiries during the procurement period. 
• Assist in the analysis of subcontractor returns. 
• Assist in the compilation of subcontract orders for signature.
• Walk the project daily and become aware of current progress.
• Enquire of all matters potentially giving rise to delayed completion and/or increased project cost.
• Assist in the production of the Company Final Account.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential 

• Prior experience in the construction industry. 
• Numerate and literate. 
• Driven and self motivated. 
• Good listener. 
• Able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to communicate, possessing both verbal and written skills. 
• Attention to detail. 

 Desirable 

• Previous experience in a commercial role. 
• Wishing to undertake further education toward professional membership of the CIOB / RICS

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified or studying towards. 

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will be joining a top tier main contracting company who are a global force in the building, civil works, energy and services sectors. The hiring company in the UK has 10 offices around the UK with circa 1,700 employees in total and a turnover of over £800m and growing year on year.