Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fulkers Bailey Russell; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Quantity Surveying team on projects. You will assist in financial aspects, manage costs, and ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives. Ideal candidates are qualified in a construction-related degree, possess relevant skills, and have a passion for sustainability and teamwork. This role offers competitive benefits, including generous holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Private health cover

Agile working policy

Annual bonus and salary review

Career development support

Qualifications

• Qualified in relevant construction-related degree.
• Construction industry and commercial awareness.
• Experience using CostX.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of cost plans and cash flows.
• Conduct project measurements using Cost-X.
• Assist with tender documentation and evaluations.

Skills

Construction industry awareness

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client-centric outlook

Education

Relevant construction-related degree

Achieved or working towards Chartership

Tools

CostX

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy. Join our Private Sector team in Bristol, working on an exciting range of dynamic construction projects from outset to completion.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people.

As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with us, you will be supporting the Quantity Surveying team on all commercial and financial aspects of construction projects. The role involves working with the Project Team to allow projects be delivered safely on time and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of cost plans, option studies, life cycle costing, cash flows and risk registers
• Conduct project measurements using Cost-X and BIM
• Assist with market research and supplier quotations for material costs
• Contribute to benchmarking activities and maintain cost databases
• Help prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, and pricing documents
• Support tender processes, evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Assist in compiling and managing contract documentation
• Attend site visits and client/consultant meetings
• Undertake interim and final valuations and contribute to cost reporting
• Assist with change control, variation evaluation and final account negotiation
• Support contract administration and employer’s agent duties
• Assist with dispute resolution and loss/expense claims
• Perform compliance checks and adhere to quality assurance procedures
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required

• Qualified in relevant construction related degree
• Construction industry and commercial/technical awareness of the construction and quantity surveying processes
• Achieved or actively working towards Chartership
• A client-centric outlook, with an ambition to deliver projects meeting client objectives
• Ability to deliver a small to medium size project with minor support from senior staff
• Awareness of CDM and construction Health & Safety
• Experience using CostX
• Ability to effectively manage own time, tasks and meet deadlines as well as support team member
• Attention to detail and highly organised
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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