Assistant Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional developer in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role involves supporting senior staff with contract documents, managing costs, and engaging with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates are graduates or trainees keen on high-specification projects, offering a chance for career development in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on UK construction sites is advantageous.
• Right to live and work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior commercial staff with contract documents and valuation.
• Conduct site visits and prepare progress reports.
• Assist in risk management and cost control.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Financial management

Negotiation

Teamwork

Leadership

Knowledge of building technology

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Industry-relevant ONC/HNC/BSc or equivalent

Job description

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Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor? Based in a commutable distance to Bristol and looking for a new adventure? Thatcher Associates has an opportunity to join a dynamic, high-end regional developer in Bristol.

We have an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position available within a regional high-specification/luxury housebuilder. We are interested in hearing from Graduates, Assistants, Trainees, and slightly more experienced Surveyors seeking the next step in their career. The opportunity is with a growing developer specializing in smaller high-specification housing and refurbishments. You will work on both new builds and listed building residential conversions and refurbishments. We are looking for someone interested in working for a smaller, friendly, financially stable business that offers a good work-life balance, career progression, and support for skill development. The hiring manager prefers a Surveyor with some onsite experience working for a developer or contractor, comfortable working on-site, and engaging with clients and subcontractors as needed.

Joining this company will allow you to develop an extensive portfolio, working on diverse housing schemes. You will be involved in complex and challenging residential developments built to a high luxury standard.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior commercial staff with contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
• Assist in risk, value management, and cost control;
• Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Assist with valuing completed work and arranging payments;
• Maintain awareness of current building contracts;
• Understand health and safety regulations;
• Assist in preparing contracts, including details of required materials;
• Value completed work and process payments to contractors;
• Conduct site visits, assessments, and projections for future work;
• Analyze outcomes and prepare progress reports;

Skills:

• Strong numeracy and financial management skills, with the ability to learn sophisticated IT packages related to design and costing;
• Ability to write clear, precise reports and communicate complex information simply;
• Negotiation, teamwork, and leadership skills to motivate on-site personnel;
• Knowledge of building and construction technology, processes, materials, and legal matters;
• Industry-relevant ONC/HNC/BSc or equivalent, considering part-time study;
• Experience working on UK construction sites;
• Commercial and contractual awareness with a proven track record with reputable UK companies;
• Right to live and work in the UK;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

How to Apply?

If you believe this opportunity is suitable for you and wish to learn more, please submit your CV via this advert. Alternatively, contact Fiona Corbett for a confidential chat at 0117 934 9555.