Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ashbrittle Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a £25 million social housing project in Welwyn. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development, working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Responsibilities include assisting in commercial management, preparing valuations, and supporting cost control. The ideal candidate should have current experience in a similar role and possess relevant qualifications. The salary is up to £45,000 plus a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Clear progression opportunities

Stable and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Current experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Assistant.
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred.
• Background in social housing or residential projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the commercial management of a £25m social housing scheme.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Measurement proficiency

Subcontract administration

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualifications

Job description

We are working in partnership with a reputable main contractor who is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a £25 million social housing project based in Welwyn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to develop their career on a large-scale project while working closely with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role:

• Assisting in the commercial management of a £25m social housing scheme
• Reporting directly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Assisting with subcontract order preparation and placement
• Carrying out measurement of trade packages
• Supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and package management
• Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations
• Working closely with site and project management team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Current experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Assistant
• Experience working for a main contractor preferred
• Background in social housing or residential projects advantageous
• Confident with measurement and subcontract administration
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Relevant construction or commercial qualifications (or working towards)

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 + car allowance
• Long-term role on a flagship £25m social housing project
• Clear progression and mentoring from a Senior QS
• Welwyn-based role with a stable and supportive contractor

If this is something of interest please call Robert Ferrari for an initial discussion or feel free to apply with an up to date CV