Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected main contractor in the North East is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to assist with project administration and develop understanding of contractual tasks. The ideal candidate will have a degree or ONC/HND and 2/3 years' experience. A salary of up to £42,000 per annum is offered, including a company vehicle or allowance, along with an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2/3 years' experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Demonstrable construction experience/exposure.
• Confident and reliable in project administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project administration for quantity surveying tasks.
• Develop understanding of contractual requirements.
• Complete external valuations and pricing variations.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Report writing skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree or ONC/HND qualified

Job description

Overview

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is required to join one of the most respected main contractors in the North East.

The company work across a variety of sectors including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial & Leisure on projects up to £20m. They are financially secure with turnover consistently around the £60m mark and have already secured their turnover target for 2026. They have an enviable reputation for staff retention with their average employee being in place for 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor with project administration
• Develop understanding on contractual requirements
• Complete external valuations, remeasurements and pricing variations
• Start to demonstrate confidence with procurement of subcontractors
• Form effective relationships with the site team
• Develop deeper understanding of valuation cycle
• Prioritise and manage time whilst working to deadlines
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients

Requirements

• Be a confident and reliable Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Degree qualified or ONC/HND qualified with 2/3 years' experience
• Possess strong numeracy and report writing skills
• Have good presentation skills
• Demonstrable construction experience/exposure

Remuneration is negotiable dependent upon experience, up to £42,000 p.a including company vehicle or car allowance and attractive benefits package

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client