Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Haywards Heath. This role involves providing administrative support to the Commercial teams, preparing cost estimates and budgets, and managing project financials. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years experience in the construction industry, specifically with SOR contracts, and a strong ability to foster client relationships.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working with SOR contracts including JCT, TPC, PPC, NEC.
• Experience in construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Support senior Quantity Surveyors with tender documentation.
• Monitor project costs and track expenditure against budgets.

Skills

Project Governance

Cost Estimation

Contract Management

Negotiation

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Haywards Heath

Client:

Build Recruitment

Location:

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

23

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

You will occasionally be required to travel to our office in Canterbury in line with business needs (Travel and time paid).

Overall purpose of the role

To provide an effective and efficient administration service and support the work of the Commercial teams. Promote and follow good project governance through policies and procedures, and work with team targets and the business plan.

Accountabilities

Proactively identify good quality business opportunities while working with customers who value our offering, aiming for long-term relationships.

Main Duties

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for projects.
• Support senior Quantity Surveyors with tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Monitor project costs and track expenditure against budgets.
• Attend site meetings and assist with site reports and progress updates.
• Prepare, process, and manage contracts and change orders.
• Assist in managing the valuation process, including assessing work completed and payment schedules.
• Support negotiation and settlement of disputes with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety standards, and project specifications.
• Process and provide information to all parties involved to progress work.
• Manage commercial paperwork and maintain files.
• Input commercial data into IT/manual systems as required.
• Follow project governance, policies, and SOPs.
• Help maintain builders' profiles and contractor competence.
• Ensure quality data returns.
• Assist with developing and administering processes.
• Perform any reasonable tasks as requested by your line manager.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and customers, fostering good relationships.
• Support the Commercial teams to manage works according to contract requirements.
• Ensure prompt resolution of queries and complaints to meet commercial targets.

Experience

• Experience in construction.
• 1-2 years working with SOR contracts, including JCT, TPC, PPC, NEC, in repairs and planned maintenance sectors.