Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Halstead. The role involves handling enquiries, evaluating prices, and assisting in tenders. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with costing systems. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth within a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage costing systems and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle internal and external enquiries for materials and sub-contract items.
• Assist in completing and returning tenders by measuring drawings.
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts, reporting to senior management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Tools

Estimating system (EVO)

Job description

Our client based in Halstead is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their busy team.

The Role

You will handle internal enquiries and send out enquiries for materials and sub-contract items. You will also evaluate prices for materials and sub-contractors, building up the price using either the estimating system or an Excel spreadsheet. You will assist the Sales & Estimating Manager in completing and returning tenders by measuring drawings and completing buying enquiries.

Duties

• Assist with resolving issues related to contracts and commercial operations
• Produce, prepare, and submit applications for payment
• Secure and chase payments from main contractors
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts, reporting to senior management
• Administer future turnover projects and update the company order book
• Manage the costing system (EVO)
• Review project costings to ensure they align with budgets, conduct contract analysis, and perform cost value reconciliations
• Monitor & Control
• Undertake project take-offs
• Administer sub-contract orders and sign off sub-contract invoices
• Attend site meetings and visits
• Estimate costs for materials and labor required to complete projects, with team assistance
• Assist estimators in establishing costs for existing and tendered projects

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Created on 23/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom