Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Solution Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Farnham seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team, focusing on a 5-year framework. This role involves managing commercial responsibilities, enhancing cost control, and developing relationships in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong commercial awareness, and essential communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance starting at - days per annum

Qualifications

• Degree in construction or commercial management.
• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract and relevant construction law.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
• Assist in managing commercial responsibilities to maximize profit.
• Capture and allocate costs and liabilities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in construction or commercial management

Job description

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My client is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Farnham, working on a recently awarded 5-year framework. You will play a pivotal role in delivering excellent infrastructure solutions while developing your career in quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment.

You will assist in managing commercial responsibilities to maximize profit and control costs.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…

• Produce weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
• Capture and allocate costs and liabilities.
• Maintain long-term relationships with internal and external teams.
• Manage opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
• Assist in developing commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
• Identify and escalate inappropriate costs.
• Record and track insurance claims.
• Maintain accurate contract data and records.
• Capture and report on direct labour payments; draft and award sub-contracts.
• Share best practices for continuous improvement.

Please get in touch if you have a relevant degree in construction or commercial management and experience in subcontractor management. You should have a strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract, as well as relevant construction and contract law. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with advanced Excel skills.

You should also have the ability to prioritise your own workload, act collaboratively, and inspire others. Be proactive in identifying and escalating issues promptly, demonstrating resilience in setbacks, and taking personal responsibility for resolving problems. Positively challenge situations and provide clear commercial information.

In return, there will be a clear progression path, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance starting at - days per annum.