Assistant QS

Salter Grange Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

BUPA healthcare and cash plan

Electrical vehicle and cycle-to-work

Competitive pension

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a major data centre project in Union Park, Hayes, West London. You will support the commercial delivery, working with project teams and subcontractors on cost reporting, valuations and cost control.

The role provides exposure to 18 data halls, ~24MW IT power, and high/medium voltage infrastructure, with clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in construction or project environment.
• HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Understanding of commercial processes, procurement and subcontract administration.
• Experience with measurement, valuations or cost reporting is desirable.
• Keen to develop towards a fully independent Quantity Surveyor role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and cost-value reconciliation.
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost control.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and accounts.
• Assisting with variations, change management and final accounts.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Identifying and escalating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Construction experience

Project environment

Commercial processes

Procurement

Subcontract administration

Measurement

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Data Centre Project, Hayes, West London

We are working with an established design, construction and engineering contractor with over 30 years of industry experience, delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major data centre development in Union Park, Hayes.

The project is a significant, high-value development comprising 18 data halls, delivering approximately 24MW of IT power, alongside high-voltage and medium-voltage energy infrastructure and associated facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on a major live data centre project and develop your career within a specialist contractor with strong opportunities for progression.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of the project, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and cost-value reconciliation
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and cost control
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and accounts
• Assisting with variations, change management and final accounts
• Maintaining accurate commercial records
• Identifying and escalating commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers

About You:

• Relevant experience within a construction or project environment
• HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Understanding of commercial processes, procurement and subcontract administration
• Experience with measurement, valuations or cost reporting is desirable
• Keen to develop towards a fully independent Quantity Surveyor role

What s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major data centre project
• Excellent exposure to complex MEP, energy and construction works
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + birthday day off
• BUPA healthcare and cash plan
• Competitive pension
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes

If you re an ambitious Assistant/ Junior Quantity Surveyor looking to build your experience on a major data centre project and progress your career, we d like to hear from you.