Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Alternative Heat Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the Decarbonisation Sector, where you will assist in financial management, client relations, and project documentation. With a strong focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this position promises to enhance your skills while you help drive the company's growth in the evolving construction landscape. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and client focus, and be part of a forward-thinking company making a real difference in the industry.

Benefits

Full in-house training

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Health cash plan

Annual leave increasing with service

Free annual health check

Secure, free onsite parking

Generously funded social events

Free Tea & Coffee

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Surveying or equivalent experience required.
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial delivery of projects by controlling costs and preparing valuations.
• Manage relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

Surveying

Cost Engineering

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Third Level Qualification in Surveying

Equivalent Level of Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Application Deadline: 8 May 2025

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

We are an industry leader within the UK Building Sector with a turnover in excess of £60 million and are on a growth trajectory as we continue to expand in new markets. As such we are hiring for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

On our Projects within the Decarbonisation Sector, we assume role of the Main Contractor, meaning we have control of all elements of the build;

• Civils,
• Construction,
• Building Fabric,
• Solar,
• M&E,etc.

We are a Market leader in the design and integration of commercial scale decarbonisation solutions for the public and private sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are recognised as the contractor of choice, with a large portfolio of successfully delivered projects nationwide.

Significant growth expected as the uptake and integration of decarbonisation increases in line with 2030 and 2050 carbon reduction targets. With projects averaging between £5M and £15M.

We have a high-performing culture as we strive to become the supplier of choice for carbon reduction and offsite prefabricated MEP solutions across the UK, ROI and Europe. We are a team led by our values -

• Client Focus
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Integrity
• Progressive
• Trust

When you join our team, you have genuine career opportunities to grow with us on projects built from solid client relationships with a strong support network throughout the company.

Job Title | Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location | Birmingham Office – 6100 Knights Court, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, B37 7WY

Hours | 38hrs per week; 8.00am to 5pm Mon to Thurs, 8.00am to 3pm Friday

Salary | Competitive depending on experience

Responsible to | Lead Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting in the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and helping to compile variations and change orders.
• Manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers, and site staff.
• Assist in compiling monthly job costing reviews and final accounts.
• Assist in the commercial activities of the business and provide support/advice in this regard to the Projects Managers, Lead QS & Snr Management Team as required.
• Assist in preparation of monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews.
• Follow up monthly valuations ensure payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.
• Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed timeframes.
• Assist in processing monthly subcontractor payments.
• Assist with the review of Contracts ahead of signing.
• Engage Sub-contractors, assist with negotiations, prepare sub-contract documents
• Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
• High standard of organisational and time management skills.
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• A keen eye for detail and willing to learn.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent client engagement skills.
• Current UK Driving License.

Desirable Criteria

• Training/Education Knowledge of Industry Standard Forms of Contract.
• Experience in a construction or mechanical environment (placement or degree training)
• Experience in financial planning and control of mechanical or construction projects (placement or degree training).

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Friendly and supportive working environment