Ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Projects

Curve Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected main contractor in their search for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Colchester. Projects range from £1m to £6m across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, heritage and public sectors.

You will support the commercial team from procurement through final account, gaining experience on CVRs, forecasts, procurement, valuations and variations while developing cost control and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is desirable.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts (Traditional and Design & Build) would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of multiple live projects.
• Support procurement activities and final accounts preparation.
• Assist with monthly CVRs and project margin forecasts.
• Prepare subcontractor enquiries, tender comparisons and procurement schedules.
• Assist with subcontractor valuations, payments and variations.
• Monitor project costs and support cost control.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Cost control

Learning mindset

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (in progress)

Job description

Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected main contractor in their search for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Colchester. Projects range from £1m to £6m across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, heritage and public sectors.

You will support the commercial team from procurement through final account, gaining experience on CVRs, forecasts, procurement, valuations and variations while developing cost control and reporting