Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the successful financial delivery of construction projects. This role involves managing costs, preparing valuations, and supporting project managers with commercial activities. The company offers full in-house training and career development opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and health cash plan. Join a dynamic team that values attention to detail and client engagement, and enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Full In-house Training

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Annual Flu Vaccine

Free Annual Health Check

Annual Leave Increasing with Service

Generously Funded Social Events

Secure, Free Onsite Parking

Dedicated Budget for Team Building Events

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Surveying or Cost Engineering or equivalent experience.
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial delivery of projects by controlling costs and compiling valuations.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and site staff.
• Assist with the review of contracts ahead of signing.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

IT Literacy

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Engagement

Education

Third Level Qualification in Surveying or Cost Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title | Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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