Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reed; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support key projects in Bristol. Responsibilities include ensuring profitability, managing contract cost reporting, and collaborating with project management. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and working towards RICS accreditation. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including remote working, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

26 days holiday

Employer pension scheme

Travel expenses covered

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in cost collation and value maximisation.
• A background in financial and commercial project control.
• Skilled in supply chain procurement and management.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of commercial strategy across assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure profitability and margin delivery.
• Maintain and manage contract cost reporting systems.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Education

Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking facilities, maintenance, and asset management company based in Avonmouth. Our client is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of key projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and value for money across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of commercial strategy across assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure profitability and margin delivery.
• Maintain and manage contract cost reporting systems, tracking budgets, commitments, and deviations.
• Assist in producing accurate cost forecasts and final project valuations.
• Monitor cash flow and valuation plans, ensuring timely applications and effective WIP control.
• Identify and manage contract variations, ensuring timely agreement with clients.
• Maintain robust records to support claims and variation applications.
• Manage subcontractor tender processes, including selection and contract documentation.
• Ensure subcontractor agreements reflect main contract obligations and are managed in line with terms.
• Provide accurate monthly cost and value reports in line with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware.
• Experience in cost collation and value maximisation.
• A background in financial and commercial project control.
• Skilled in supply chain procurement and management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines.
• Resilient, determined, and committed to high standards.
• Familiar with preparing quotations and applications using schedule of rates.
• Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., RICS or similar).
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan and support the growth of colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• 26 days holiday (plus option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Employer pension scheme.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Support for professional and educational development.