Assistant QS

FBR Construction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic AQS to work from modern offices near Winchester. The role involves supporting the commercial team with contract administration, payment certification, and estimating for future works. Candidates should have a formal qualification in quantity surveying and preferably 1-2 years of commercial experience in the construction industry. A competitive salary package is offered along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a commercial role in construction preferred.
• Newly qualified candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Aid in change control and review Compensation Events.
• Support application and cost reporting processes.
• Assist with monthly payment certification for subcontractors.
• Review and distribute contract notifications.
• Collate site records for commercial impact.
• Support commercial team with estimating for future works.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Formal qualification in quantity surveying

Job description

One of our long standing mid weight Tier 2 construction clients are seeking a full time enthusiastic AQS with a background in quantity surveying being based from their modern offices near Winchester.

This is a great opportunity to join an ever growing commercial team to support the business and deliver medium to large mainly Design & Build projects.

As an AQS, you will be reporting to the Commercial Lead and working closely to maintain a dynamic project, successfully administering and delivering the contract.

Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day:

• Aid in change control, reviewing and quoting Compensation Events.
• Support in the application and cost reporting processes.
• Assist with monthly payment certification for subcontractors.
• Reviewing, understanding and distributing contract notifications
• Aiding the commercial team with main contract and sub-contract administration.
• Collate and review site records for commercial impact.
• Updating and keeping scope information current to aid the wider operations team.
• Support the commercial team with estimating for future works. Completing take-offs and producing a bill of quantity documents.
• Review any applicable invoices and correctly allocate costs.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• The ideal candidate holds a formal qualification in quantity surveying.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience working in a commercial role in the construction industry or someone new qualified would be considered.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office especially excel.
• Ability to work to a high standard and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Full driving licence desired.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package with genuine chance to progress your career within a forward thinking Tier 2 contractor with a full order book for the next 12-18 months.