Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Summary

Responsibilities

• Promote and support our safety-first culture, ensuring safe working practices remain visible throughout all activities.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, company policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Support the commercial team in understanding project contract terms, identifying risks and opportunities, and maintaining associated records.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of commercial documentation to maximise contractual entitlements.
• Liaise with operational and manufacturing teams to develop an understanding of project progress and commercial status.
• Support the preparation and submission of applications for payment, variations, and compensation events.
• Assist with the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations and final account processes.
• Monitor project costs and progress, supporting accurate commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Help maintain project records including applications, certificates, payments, and commercial documentation.
• Assist with client and subcontractor communications to support successful commercial outcomes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, Graduate Quantity Surveyor, or similar role would be advantageous.
• Degree, HNC/HND qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or currently working towards one.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience of subcontractor management or change management would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is desirable.
• Knowledge or exposure to Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) projects would be beneficial but is not essential.
• An interest in offsite manufacturing, modern methods of construction, or building services engineering would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits
• London Travel Allowance
• Next Steps:
• As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
• We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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