Assistant Quantity Surveyor

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Full project lifecycle exposure

Job summary

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD in Farnborough is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will support the financial and contractual management of residential housing projects from procurement through to final account.

The role focuses on working with site and project teams, measuring and valuing works, producing interim valuations and assisting with subcontractor negotiations. A relevant construction qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Assistant Quantity Surveyor or trainee role within design & build residential housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Prepare, review and agree subcontractor packages and orders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Measure and value works on site.
• Prepare and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Assist with the management and valuation of variations and change.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure.
• Support monthly commercial reports.
• Assist with final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Collaborate with site managers, project managers, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and raise to Commercial Director.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and general commercial administration.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction/quantity surveying

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Sector: Design & Build Residential Housing

Reporting to: Commercial Director

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, based in Farnborough, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within the Design & Build Residential Housing sector, working on high-quality residential developments from pre-construction through to completion.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have gained experience within design & build residential housing, either with a main contractor/housebuilder or a specialist interiors subcontractor, ideally covering areas such as carpentry & joinery, drywall/drylining or decoration.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with the wider commercial and project teams, supporting the financial and contractual management of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Support the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Assist with the preparation, review and agreement of subcontractor packages and orders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Measure and value works completed on site.
• Prepare and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Assist with the management and valuation of variations and change.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work closely with site managers, project managers, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and elevate them appropriately to the Commercial Director.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and general commercial administration.

About You

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised and ambitious, with a genuine interest in developing their career within residential construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Experience within Design & Build Residential Housing, preferably with a main contractor or housebuilder; or

Experience working for a specialist interiors subcontractor, particularly within:

• Carpentry & joinery
• Drywall / drylining
• Plasterboard / partitions
• Decoration / finishing
• Other specialist internal packages
• A good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, valuations and variations would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and supply chain partners.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• A relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent construction/commercial qualification would be advantageous, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.

What's on offer:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a growing Design & Build Residential Housing business.
• Direct exposure to senior commercial leadership.
• Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong opportunity for professional and career development.
• Support and mentoring from the Commercial Director and wider commercial team.
• Clear progression towards a Quantity Surveyor position.

Location

The role is based in Farnborough, Surrey, with travel to project sites as required.