Assistant Quantity Surveyor

nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist consultancy in the healthcare sector is seeking an Assistant to support cost management on projects. In this role, you will work closely with clients and design teams, contributing to project success from inception to completion. You will have mentoring support to develop your skills further. Competitive benefits include 27 days of annual leave and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave with ability to buy 5 more days

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 1+ years’ experience with a UK-based property/construction consultancy.
• Desire to develop a career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare estimates, cost modules, and cost plans.
• Attend site meetings and negotiate variations with contractors.

Skills

Cost management

Project lifecycle management

Financial reporting

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Role:
As an Assistant, you will support the delivery of projects across their sectors and be part of a dynamic team responsible for providing full cost management services from initial feasibility through to completion on complex refurbishments and new‑build schemes. You will help to deliver robust cost plans, support procurement and tendering, administration of contracts, and ensure strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with NHS Trust, science clients, and design teams. You will be assigned two different mentors to help you progress towards achieving your chartership. Flexible working is available; however, due to the level of position you will be required to be in the office 3–4 times per week to shadow and learn from the senior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cost management of projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates, cost modules and cost plans.
• Assist with the reparation of pricing schedules, tender and contract documentation.
• Undertake monthly assessments for payment.
• Construction phase cost management, including attending site meetings, negotiating and agreeing variations with the contractor and preparing the monthly cost report to the client.
• Assist with cost reports, presenting to stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of business cases for public funding approval.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to degree or equivalent level in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 1+ years’ experience with a UK‑based property / construction consultancy (ideally).
• Experience in one of the listed sectors (ideally).
• A desire to develop your career and become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave with the ability to buy up to 5 more days.

Company

A leading specialist consultancy, transforming environments for clients in the healthcare, education and life science sectors – their clients tell them that they are different from other consultancies!

They help organisations to become more efficient and effective in the core sectors that they work in; whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world‑leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract the highest calibre students and research investment. Providing a supportive and inclusive work environment is paramount to their success. If you share their commitment to Professionalism, Innovation, Knowledge and Collaboration, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference!