Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Orwell Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in the construction and refurbishment sector. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to grow their career while managing projects from inception to completion. You will be involved in estimating, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring financial accuracy and client satisfaction. The company is known for its excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to advance in their careers. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in quantity surveying.
• Degree in surveying or construction related discipline is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and managing financial issues.
• Preparing estimates and finalising sub contract accounts.
• Handling contract administration and tendering.

Skills

Estimating

Procurement

Contract Administration

Financial Management

Valuation Preparation

Education

Degree in Surveying

Degree in Construction Related Discipline

Job description

Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Construction & Refurbishment

Martlesham / Woodbridge Area, Suffolk

35,000 to 45,000 plus package

OR772

Our client is a Construction Company within the High End Residential Refurbishment & interior fit out sectors. They are a respected Company who are building themselves an enviable reputation within the construction industry. They offer excellent opportunities for individuals who are looking for an exciting environment to continue with their career development.

Having sustained growth over a number of years, they are now in a position to potentially increase their turnover consistently over the next 5 years. In order to support this growth, they are now looking to add an assistant / intermediate level Quantity Surveyor. Previous experience of estimating and procurement would be beneficial for this role. In this role, the individual will be responsible for commercially managing a number of projects from inception including the tendering and then upon successful award when they will then carry out the quantity surveying to practical completion thus ensuring continuity on each contract. This role could also suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking to work in a dynamic environment and for the next step in their career.

Previous experience of the Interior Fit Out, Refurbishment and Interiors sectors would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate.

ROLE:

As a Quantity Surveyor with experience of estimating and procurement with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience you will be responsible for liaising with clients, managing financial issues, preparing estimates, preparing and agreeing valuations and finalising sub contract accounts.

The position incorporates the following positions of responsibility:

• Preparation and submission of estimates (when required)
• Procurement of subcontractors & placing orders
• Handling contract administration including advising on commercial contractual position under the subcontracts
• Tendering and full costing of contracts
• Measurement of main/sub contract works / take-offs
• Identification, valuation and agreement of variations
• Preparation of Final Accounts with full supporting pack
• Provide accurate commercial forecasts of activity and net margin on a monthly reporting cycle (liaise with finance)

Ideally you will have a degree in surveying or a construction related discipline with at least 1-2 years of experience within a similar position and industry.