Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Eley Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Training & mentoring

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Eley Solutions Ltd in London/Surrey is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Junior QS/Estimator with M&E, Fire Alarm or Electrical project experience to support commercial delivery on trades installations.

You will assist with take-offs, pricing updates, variations, invoicing and payments, while learning from senior QS and project teams. The role offers mentoring and a clear progression path into a full Quantity Surveyor role.

Qualifications

• Experience as QS/Estimator or in commercial role within M&E installer or contractor.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and revisions.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Take-offs and pricing revisions using Bluebeam and other methods.
• Support project managers with variations and cost implications.
• Collaborate with design and commercial teams to align designs and installs.
• Participate in meetings with QS to learn processes and client interactions.

Skills

Bluebeam take-offs

Commercial awareness

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor/ Junior QS/ Estimator (M&E / Fire Alarm/ Electrical)

Great for Estimator, Cost/ Commercial or QS in the making with some experience of Electrical, Fire Alarm or similar project take offs, Site instruction, Drawing revision updates, Quoting, and like to progress and be mentored by QS with Estimator and Electrical background themselves to learn QS

Duties will include -

• Working on M&E projects as part of installer of Fire, Electrical, M&E
• learning from Electrical and Fire Alarm QS and Commercial manager
• Sitting in on meetings with QS to learn from clients and process
• Drawing organisation, ensuring pricing latest revisions and changes
• be the visiting sites supporting project managers with takeoffs, RFP's
• Liasing with design team to ensure designs and installs same

London Sites and projects, with Surrey office - £35k- £45k + Travel + possible BUPA + Benefits

We're looking for a commercially minded person to become an

Assistant Quantity Surveyor/ Junior QS to support Senior QS and Project Managers in London with costings, variations and invoicing requests for payment, by passing details to QS.

This role will focus on carrying out

take-offs using Bluebeam (Can train on the software) if done takeoffs before in other ways, identifying differences between tendered works and actual site requirements, and working closely with Project Managers to understand and quantify variations, cost impacts, and commercial opportunities from Site Instructions. You'll then provide information to the Quantity Surveying/ Design team to support valuations, invoicing, applications for payment.

Fire Alarm experience is not required. We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Quantity Surveying
• Backgrounds ideal - M&E or Fire & Security or Fire Alarms, or Electrical or Airconditioning, BMS, HVAC, etc

Key Requirements for Junior Quantity Surveyor/ Assistant QS/ Estimator role

Bluebeam for take-offs would be excellent (but can be shown)

• commercial awareness with experience as Estimator, QS, Cost, commercial role within M&E installer, contractor or subcontractor
• Commutable to Surrey Office and Central London Projects
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, revisions and specifications
• Experience analysing costs, pricing, and project variations
• Strong communication and reporting skills

What's on Offer for Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Estimator(M&E Projects).

• Company Car or Car Allowance possible
• Ongoing training and development and mentoring from QS

Career Progression for M&E Estimator/ Assistant QS ... Contact Us -

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop into a

Quantity Surveyor from an Estimator type role, or already have QS or Assistant QS experience.... but main things are experience of M&E project takeoffs.

You’ll work directly with experienced commercial Manager/ Senior QS, Design team and project teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of project financial management and commercial delivery within a growing business in Fire Alarm Installation Projects