Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privately owned contractor

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is partnering with a privately owned main contractor in King's Lynn to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role sits with the commercial team, supporting projects across East Anglia and developing your experience in cost control, procurement and reporting.

You will assist with client valuations, applications for payment, cost-value reconciliations and subcontractor payments, while building experience across healthcare, retail, education and commercial office sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role.
• Qualification in QS, Construction or related field.
• Strong numeracy and Office skills, including Excel.
• Desire to progress within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client valuations and applications for payment.
• Support monthly cost-value reconciliation and commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and account management.
• Supporting tendering, pricing and estimating activities.
• Assisting with the management of variations and change control.
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management.
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments.
• Assisting with subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

QS experience

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - King's Lynn

Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk / East Anglia
Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Excellent Career Opportunity

An established and growing privately owned main contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in King's Lynn, East Anglia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking to broaden their commercial experience, take on increased responsibility and develop their career within a successful and supportive construction business.

The company delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across the healthcare, retail, education and commercial office sectors, offering excellent exposure to a variety of construction environments and project types across East Anglia.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and operational teams, you will play an important role in supporting the commercial delivery of projects from tender and procurement through to completion and final account.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team across a range of live projects, developing your knowledge and experience across all areas of quantity surveying.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with client valuations and applications for payment
• Supporting monthly cost-value reconciliation and commercial reporting
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management
• Supporting tendering, pricing and estimating activities
• Assisting with the management of variations and change control
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments
• Assisting with subcontractor and client final accounts
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings
• Maintaining accurate commercial and project documentation
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Supporting the commercial management of projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial office developments

About You

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is commercially minded, organised and keen to develop their career.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying, Estimating or commercial construction role
• An HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline
• A good understanding of construction and commercial processes
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A genuine desire to progress within the construction industry

What's on Offer

• Salary up to 45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Privately owned and growing construction business
• 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Mentoring and support from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Exposure to varied projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and commercially focused working environment

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity in King's Lynn or across East Anglia, and want to join a business where you can develop your skills, gain broader project experience and progress your career, we would be keen to hear from you.