Assistant Quantity Surveyor

SISK Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of Framework contracts. This role involves preparing tenders, managing site records, and evaluating risks. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Flexible working

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed or current degree in Quantity Surveying required.
• Experience with CVR appreciation and presentation skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing tenders, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Maintain site records and control documents.
• Participate in site and subcontractor meetings.
• Implement the commercial strategy and manage risks.

Skills

Preparation of tenders and valuations

Site management

Risk assessment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work within the commercial reactive works team, assisting the operational side to ensure the successful delivery of Framework contracts. You will maintain internal and client relationships to maximize commercial returns and manage risks.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to clients while embracing change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out tasks under supervision such as preparing tenders, variations, valuations, and final accounts; site management; attending site and subcontractor meetings.
• Liaising with site management and taking responsibility for maintaining site records, controlling documents, measuring progress, and preparing payment applications.
• Considering risk and opportunities, assisting with CVR, and understanding and implementing the commercial strategy.
• Acting professionally at all times and being involved with traditional contracts, including interpretation of contract law, D&B contracts, and use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Utilizing the Standard Method of Measurement and schedule of rates for quotations and payments, demonstrating clear communication, ownership, and commercial awareness.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Completed or current degree in Quantity Surveying
• CVR appreciation and presentation skills

Desirable qualifications include:

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying
• Additional benefits such as competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension, travel expenses, flexible working, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, career growth, and a supportive environment.

Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited agency contacts are not accepted.

We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential over technical expertise.