Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fit-out contractor near Aldermaston is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and assist in various tasks within the commercial department. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of experience and a relevant qualification, along with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the role.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in estimating, quantity surveying, or buying.
• Formal qualification in construction or surveying required.
• Eager to develop skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compiling and tendering of subcontract and supplier packages.
• Manage project costs and take projects through to final accounts.
• Prepare and invoice monthly client valuations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Education

Degree/HNC/Diploma in construction or surveying

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Dropbox

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Salary up to 30,000 - 40,000 + 20 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a respected fit-out contractor based near Aldermaston, who is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their business.

The company has been operating for 20 years and has built a reputation for delivering fit-out and refurbishment services to a variety of MoD, Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sector clients with project values ranging from 20k to 5M.

The company is entering a sustained busy period and is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and will consider anyone with Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Buying experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to take a step up and start to manage their own projects, with the support of a Senior Quantity Surveyor. In this role you will take the lead in pricing and managing projects costs and taking projects through to final accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience and have formal qualification (Degree/HNC/Diploma) in construction or surveying and will demonstrate their ability and eagerness to develop the necessary skills quickly to grow into the role.

The role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Assist with compiling and tendering of subcontract and supplier packages.
• Assist with the placing and management of subcontract and supplier order packages.
• Assist with both on-site and drawing based measurement to produce quantities for material ordering and checking of invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of and invoicing of monthly client valuations.
• Assist the commercial department in the daily tasks relative to running of numerous construction projects.
• Assist in the monthly checking of sub-contractor and supplier invoices to ensure agreed costings and rates and issue approval of payment.
• General administration to assist in efficient running of busy commercial department.
• Assist with managing all project costs, taking projects through to final account.

Skills of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Be friendly but professionalism is of paramount importance.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• Well organised and possess a methodical approach.
• Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Dropbox.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• An appreciation of commercial awareness.
• Possess enthusiasm and initiative.

On Offer for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary up to 30,000 - 40,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 20 days holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.

If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment.