Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Cumming Group UK & Europe; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London to support QS services within their residential team. The role involves full commercial contract administration, managing client services, and ensuring high-quality delivery on projects. Candidates should be degree qualified or working towards their qualification in Quantity Surveying, possess strong negotiation skills, and have good IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office and Excel. This is an opportunity to join a diverse and ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
• A team player with a track record of managing projects.
• Energetic and self-motivated with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver QS services within the residential team.
• Ensure clients receive an exemplary level of service.
• Manage contract administration from tender to final account.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Clear communication skills

IT literate

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Working towards Chartered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies :

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Cumming Group , a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Group are seeking to recruit a Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting and delivery of QS services within our residential team.
• Support, develop and improve the professional and interpersonal skills of the team
• Ensure staff are aware of, and are delivering, their responsibilities
• Ensure clients always receive an exemplary level of service and performance from yourself and the team
• Always represent the company in a professional and confident manner
• Full commercial contract administration from tender to final account.
• Procurement and negotiation process associated to a project and subsequent supply chain management.
• Production of cost and value reconciliations along with the forecasting on a monthly basis for all projects.
• Manage the Risk and Opportunity processes, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented at the correct time to benefit the project.
• Work individually or as part of a team to deliver the client deliverables.
• Client office and site visits will be required within role.
• Potential to work on multiple contracts at any one time, with potentially different clients.
• Ensure that the company standards are adhered to on all works undertaken.
• Ensure the successful delivery of contracts you are dealing with, in a timely manner and to the highest standards.

Key Attributes : The ability to –

• Suitable experience of undertaking QS duties
• Be able to make informed decisions for the benefit of our clients
• Commercial negotiation skills in a Quantity Surveying setting
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to take a flexible and adaptable approach
• Understanding of contract (JCT suite / NEC)
• Well organised and able to plan effectively.
• Possess clear and concise communication skills – written and spoken
• Able to produce both summarised and detailed reports
• IT literate, especially in terms of Microsoft Office / Excel

Qualifications & Skills :

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
• Working towards Chartered status (Preferably)
• A team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious
• Likeable and warm personality which will fit in and become an integral part of the team
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.