Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The successful candidate will support live projects, develop their commercial understanding, and progress towards becoming a Quantity Surveyor.

The role offers exposure to valuations, cost reporting, subcontractor management and change control. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience, a construction or civil engineering background, and be working towards a Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Qualifications

• Assistant QS with around 1-3 years' experience in construction.
• Construction or civil engineering background.
• Working towards a Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial management of live projects.
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment.
• Assisting with cost reporting and forecasting.
• Subcontractor procurement and management.
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
• Assisting with variations, compensation events and change control.
• Supporting final accounts.
• Producing commercial correspondence and maintaining project records.
• Working closely with project teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Assistant QS experience

Construction experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification or being studied

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Looking for the next step in your commercial career?

We're working with a leading specialist contractor who are looking to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team.

This role would suit an Assistant QS with around 1-3 years' experience who is looking to take on more responsibility, broaden their project exposure and continue progressing towards Quantity Surveyor level.

You'll work closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, gaining exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of live projects.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the commercial management of live projects
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment
• Assisting with cost reporting and forecasting
• Subcontractor procurement and management
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
• Assisting with variations, compensation events and change control
• Supporting final accounts
• Producing commercial correspondence and maintaining project records
• Working closely with project teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities

We're looking for:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Construction or civil engineering experience
• A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification, or working towards one
• Good understanding of commercial processes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ambition to progress into a Quantity Surveyor role

Piling experience is beneficial but not essential - the key requirement is a solid commercial foundation and the ambition to develop.

A strong opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to join an established specialist contractor and take the next step in their career.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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