Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ridge & Partners LLP; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Basildon is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to advance your career while working on a variety of projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, with values ranging from £1m to £50m. You will assist in project delivery, client relations, cost estimation, and tender preparation in a modern office environment.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and ready to progress in construction project delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day delivery of construction projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates and evaluate building designs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Relationship management

Tender preparation

Job description

Job Description

What's the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is ready to progress their career. This role will provide you with the construction-related experience you need to advance your professional competency journey with RICS. You will work on a variety of projects across different sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure, with project values ranging from £1m to £50m.

You will be part of our dynamic and collaborative team in our newly refurbished office, creating a vibrant, modern, and professional environment. You will work closely with senior team members to support the delivery of significant projects.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Assist with the day-to-day delivery of construction projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates and evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals.
• Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation, and reporting of tenders.
• Attend and actively participate in client and contractor meetings.
• Advise on contract terms and prepare building contract documentation.
• Agree on monthly valuations and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Value and agree on post-contract variations.

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