Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Collen Construction; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction in Vaasa, Finland is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who will report to the Commercial Director. You will support the commercial team across tendering, measurement, and contract administration to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a degree or progress towards qualification in Quantity Surveying or construction cost management, plus numeracy, good communication, and digital literacy to use measurement and cost management software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or progress towards qualification.
• Some practical experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management or construction is advantageous.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• Digital literacy and proficiency with measurement and commercial software.
• Ability to work independently and within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tender documentation, subcontract enquiries, tender comparisons and commercial evaluations.
• Support procurement planning and subcontract package administration activities.
• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs, costing and cost planning for assigned work packages.
• Assist with budget monitoring, cost control, value management and project financial administration.
• Support valuations, payment applications and related commercial records.
• Assist with subcontractor valuations and related documentation.
• Support contract administration, change control, and commercial analysis.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and project financial monitoring.

Skills

Numeracy

Time management

Communication

Digital literacy

Independent & team work

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Cost Management related discipline

Tools

Measurement software

Cost management software

Job description

Collen are seeking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, who will report to the Commercial Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with tender documentation, subcontract enquiries, tender comparisons, and commercial evaluations.
• Support procurement planning and subcontract package administration activities.

Measurement & Cost Planning:

• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs, costing, and cost planning activities for assigned work packages.
• Assist with budget monitoring, cost control, value management, and project financial administration.

Valuation & Payment Administration:

• Support valuations, payment applications, payment assessments, and maintenance of accurate commercial records.
• Assist with subcontractor valuations and related commercial documentation.

Contract Administration & Commercial Analysis:

• Support contract administration, change control, commercial analysis, and assessment of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and project financial monitoring processes.

Compliance & Professional Standards:

Work in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements, professional conduct standards, and ethical principles.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or a related discipline, or progress towards a relevant qualification.
• Some practical experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, construction, or a related environment is advantageous.
• Numeracy, time management, and communication skills.
• Digital literacy, including the ability to develop proficiency in measurement and commercial software.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities and work both independently and collaboratively within project teams.