Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Eldridge Andrews Associates Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role involves financial management of construction projects worth up to £5m. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in main contracting. This position offers autonomy and the chance to work with a variety of clients across different sectors.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction degree or equivalent Higher Education course.
• Desired experience in a main contracting environment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial management of multiple construction projects.
• Prepare breakdown of build costs and monitor cash flow.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Higher Education in Commercial Management or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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The Client:

A leading main contractor working within the commercial, education, leisure, public and healthcare sectors and a stalwart of the local construction industry over the last 50 years, this forward-thinking and ambitious contractor have a reputation for delivering complex new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects to the highest of standards.

The Role:

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll join an established team and be responsible for assisting with the management of finances on multiple construction projects ranging from £500k to £5m in value across East Anglia and London, taking works from project award through to handover, working closely with an exciting variety of clients with full autonomy to deliver works from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed breakdown of build costs for each stage of work across a project base primarily encompassing the public, education, leisure, fit-out and commercial sectors, on projects up to £5m in value.
• Forecast, monitor and maintain cash flow to ensure margins are maintained and projects remain profitable.
• Keep on top of all variations in work and ensure they are accounted for, with autonomy on decision making as to how best to handle these.
• Be aware of and assist with key contractual issues that affect works and negotiate in the best interests of the business where needs arise.
• Procurement of sub-contract works including documentation and compliance in line with project programme. Managing them through to final accounts.
• Attend regular project meetings with delivery team, senior management and external consultants.
• Effective communication across all levels with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Construction related Degree or equivalent Higher Education course, ideally Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management.
• Previous experience within the industry in a main contracting environment is desirable.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Proven longevity with an established main contractor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• You’ll ideally be situated near to the Colchester area and be happy to travel to relevant projects as required.
  
  

What to do next:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, apply via the link below and we look forward to discussing the role in more detail with you.

If this role is not for you, but you are interested in exploring new opportunities, we'd still be keen to hear from you as we cover a wide range of positions with contractors and developers of all shapes and sizes, so please get in touch on the number provided.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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