Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Collen Oy

Collen; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery through measurement, procurement, cost management, and commercial administration. The role develops technical and commercial knowledge under guidance from experienced professionals, maintaining accurate commercial information and assisting with subcontractor administration.

You will contribute to tendering, contract administration, reporting, and risk management across project delivery, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or a related discipline; progress towards a qualification is acceptable.
• Some practical experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction, or related environment is advantageous.
• Numeracy, time management, and communication skills.
• Digital literacy, including proficiency in measurement and commercial software.

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, payment assessments, and maintenance of accurate records.
• Assist with subcontractor valuations and related commercial documentation.
• Support contract administration, change control, commercial analysis, and assessment of risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and project financial monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, professional conduct standards, and ethical principles.

Skills

Tendering & procurement

Measurement & take-offs

Cost planning & budgeting

Commercial administration

Cost control

Valuation & payments

Contract change management

Commercial reporting & analytics

Risk awareness & problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Cost Management

Progress towards professional qualification

Tools

Measurement software

Commercial software

Job description

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor supports project delivery through measurement, procurement, cost management, commercial administration, and financial control activities. The role applies developing technical and commercial knowledge to assigned activities, working with guidance from experienced commercial professionals where required. The role supports project teams by maintaining accurate commercial information, assisting with subcontractor administration, and contributing to cost and value management. The role contributes to tendering, contract administration, commercial reporting, and risk management activities throughout project delivery.

How this role lives our values

This role supports successful project delivery by helping maintain accurate commercial records, effective cost control, and consistent administration of assigned commercial activities.

By developing commercial capability and supporting informed decision-making, the role contributes to project performance and continuous improvement.

Safety: Support safe project delivery by considering health and safety requirements during procurement, commercial administration, and project activities.

Integrity: Support accountability, accuracy, and transparency through consistent commercial records, reporting, and adherence to company procedures.

Teamwork: Build effective working relationships that support collaboration, communication, and shared project objectives.

Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned commercial activities, personal development, and follow-through on agreed actions.

Sustainability: Support long-term project success through responsible cost management, value-focused decisions, and efficient use of project resources.

Key Accountabilities

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.

Skills

Tendering and procurement support skills.

Measurement, quantity take-off, costing, and cost planning skills.

Commercial administration and cost control knowledge.

Budget monitoring and value management skills.

Valuation, payment, and subcontractor administration skills.

Contract awareness and change control knowledge.

Commercial reporting and analytical skills.

Commercial risk awareness and problem-solving skills.

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