Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Baker Recruitment Group Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Heywood is seeking a candidate for an entry-level quantity surveyor role that combines office work with site visits. Responsibilities include assisting with cost estimation, contract administration, financial management, and procurement. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost estimation and planning by analyzing construction drawings.
• Support contract administration with main contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare financial documents.
• Help procure materials and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare valuations for completed work and submit payment applications.
• Identify commercial risks and communicate them to the senior surveyor.
• Regularly visit construction sites to monitor progress.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Good communication

Problem-solving abilities

Familiarity with construction methods

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

This role serves as a first step toward becoming a fully certified quantity surveyor and involves a mix of office-based administrative work and occasional on-site visits. Working under supervision, a successful applicant will assist with various tasks throughout a project's lifecycle, from tender stage to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Planning : Analyzing construction drawings and specifications to help prepare estimates for material, labour, and other associated costs.
• Contract Administration : Assisting with the production, review, and administration of main contracts and subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Financial Management & Reporting : Monitoring project expenditure, tracking costs and revenue, preparing financial documents and budgets, and assisting with the creation of monthly cost reports.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management : Helping with the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, including assessing quotes and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Valuations & Payments : Assisting with preparing valuations for completed work, submitting applications for payment to clients, and ensuring payments are received on time.
• Risk Management : Identifying commercial risks related to market fluctuations or project changes and communicating them to the senior surveyor.
• Site Visits : Regularly visiting construction sites to monitor progress, take measurements, and liaise with site teams and contractors.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is often required or preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.
• Good communication.
• Great problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with construction methods & standard measurement rules.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 08 : 00 - 17 : 00.

If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline / closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.