Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Intersect Global Limited; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Aylesbury is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor offering a salary of £30-35k plus an electric car or allowance. Responsibilities include cost-value reconciliations and subcontractor management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong commercial awareness, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. This is a hybrid role with three days per week at the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Holiday allowance starting at 24–26 days per year

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Knowledge of relevant construction and contract law.
• Proactive in managing workload and collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Producing weekly and monthly cost-value reconciliations.
• Capturing and allocating costs and liabilities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external teams.
• Managing opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction or commercial management

Job description

Overview

ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR - £30-35k plus electric car or allowance. Aylesbury

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Holiday allowance starting at 24–26 days per year
• Access to employee discount schemes for major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid role, 3 days a week at the office

The Role

Here are some of the activities you will be involved with…

• Producing weekly and monthly cost-value reconciliations.
• Capturing and allocating costs and liabilities.
• Maintaining strong, long-term relationships with internal and external teams.
• Managing opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
• Assisting in the development of commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
• Identifying and escalating inappropriate costs.
• Recording and tracking insurance claims.
• Maintaining accurate contract data and records.
• Capturing and reporting direct labour payments; drafting and awarding sub-contracts.
• Share best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• You have a relevant degree in construction or commercial management, along with experience in subcontractor management. A strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract are essential, as well as knowledge of relevant construction and contract law.
• Have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present commercial information clearly. Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills are also required.
• This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and develop their career in quantity surveying. You should be proactive in managing your workload, working collaboratively, and inspiring others to do the same.
• We are looking for someone who can identify and escalate issues promptly, demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, and take personal responsibility for resolving problems. You should be confident in positively challenging situations and providing clear commercial insights.
• A full UK driving licence is required, as while you will be primarily based in Aylesbury, you will also need to visit other sites in and around Buckinghamshire
• PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR CLIENT IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE