Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Assistant to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a range of construction projects.

Salary £28,000 - £40,000 plus package and opportunities to develop your career within a supportive environment, with progression toward the next QS level.

The role covers commercial and contractual management from procurement to final account, with valuation preparation, subcontractor management, cost reporting and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting environment.
• Looking to develop career as Quantity Surveyor.
• Possess relevant construction/commercial qualification or degree.
• Commercial awareness and ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of projects.
• Prepare and review valuations.
• Procure and manage subcontractors.
• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• Measure and price works.
• Handle variations and change control.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Liaise with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Support wider commercial team with contract and cost management.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Bristol

£28,000 - £40,000 + package

A well-established and growing construction contractor based in Bristol is looking to recruit an Assistant to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is a good opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career within a supportive commercial environment, with the opportunity to take responsibility for projects and progress within the business.

The company works across a range of construction projects and is looking for someone with a good understanding of commercial and contractual processes, whether you are an experienced Assistant QS or already operating at Intermediate level.

The Role

Working as part of the commercial team, you will be involved in the financial and contractual management of projects from procurement through to final account.

• Assisting with the commercial management of projects
• Preparing and reviewing valuations
• Subcontractor procurement and management
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Measuring and pricing works
• Variations and change control
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Liaising with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Supporting the wider commercial team with contract and cost management

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a construction or contracting environment and will be looking to develop their career as a Quantity Surveyor.

• Assistant Quantity Surveyors looking to progress
• Intermediate Quantity Surveyors seeking a new challenge
• Graduate Quantity Surveyors with relevant commercial experience
• Candidates with a relevant construction/commercial qualification

You should be commercially aware, organised and confident communicating with colleagues, subcontractors and clients.

A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification would be advantageous, although practical commercial experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join an established contractor
• Varied project experience
• Support and development towards the next stage of your QS career
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Bristol-based office and project environment

If you are an Assistant or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can develop your experience and progress your career, we would be interested in hearing from you