Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Cumming Group; Langley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to support day-to-day delivery of small to medium projects and assist with larger programmes. You will help prepare budgets, cost plans, client reports and cost forecasts while maintaining high quality outputs.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk management, contract administration and continuous improvement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in construction-related field preferred.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification or experience desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for day-to-day delivery of small to medium projects.
• Assist with budgets, cost plans and client reports.
• Support risk and value management and contract administration.
• Prepare valuations, forecasts and cost reports; attend project meetings.
• Support tender evaluation and contractor selection; assist with contract documentation.
• Develop business through networking and client relationships.
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Flexibility

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in construction/cost management/engineering/quantity surveying

MRICS or equivalent qualification or experience

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibility

Provide support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support

larger projects/programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervisionSupport knowledge capture, sharing and innovation. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector levelPrepare budget estimates, cost plans and client reportsSupport risk and value managementContract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetingsPreparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluationDeliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of qualitySupport the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standardUndertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality AssuranceProvide services in compliance with

the client's corporate governance procedures where applicableAchieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review processWork to deadlines set by the Project Team LeaderFiling of project correspondence in accordance with requirementsSupport evaluation of tenders, contractor selection and contract documentationDevelop our business; networking and developing client relationshipsDemonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement

Knowledge & Skills Required

Deliver results in a client facing role includingConfidently respond to a client request; as well as understanding when to escalte client issues to senior members of the teamProvide innovative solutions to improve project deliveryAbility to show resilience and, resourcefulness in the face of highly complex challengesCommitment to outperforming client expectationsSupport stakeholder managementDemonstrate a high degree of integrityDealing with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environmentDemonstrate flexibility in response to changing requirements, and routinesShow good leadership skills and demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage teams including the supply chain.Starting to manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Director

Preferred Education and Experience

Ideally degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degreeWorking towards MRICS / other equivalent qualification or experienceDeveloped understanding of leadership techniques and ideally some formal leadership training.3+ years' experience.Experience in the Real Estate sector is desirableGood knowledge of construction industry technical mattersExperience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NECBasic pre and post contract technical cost management skillsGood core technical skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsGood IT skills for the role including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power PointDeveloping interpersonal skills with both client and Staff

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, \"race\" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release