Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This varied role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects and specialize in construction disputes. Candidates should have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related degree and prior experience in a contractor environment. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. This is a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the construction sector while developing diverse expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor preferred.
• Able to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Commitment to quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantity surveying support on complex projects.
• Assist with project recovery and dispute resolution tasks.

Skills

Experience as a Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related degree

Job description

Overview

A rare opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic consultancy in Leeds, offering quantity surveying, dispute resolution and project recovery services.

This varied role will provide the Assistant Quantity Surveyor with the opportunity to work on complex projects to provide quantity surveying support, as well as support on distressed projects and assist with their recovery.

Moreover, if you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who would be interested in specialising in construction claims and disputes in the future, this would be the perfect consultancy to gain exposure on disputes, as the consultancy offers dispute resolution and expert witness support to law firms.

If you’re seeking a role that offers diverse challenges and the chance to experience something new each day, this position is the perfect opportunity for you.

The consultancy provides tailored, hands-on solutions for national and international high-profile clients across Build, M&E, Cladding and Nuclear sectors.

Specialising in quantity surveying for main contractors and specialist subcontractors, the consultancy provides solutions for a wide range of construction-related issues such as cost increases, program delays as well as assistance during busy procurement periods or resolving final account issues.

Alongside commercial advisory, they also analyse construction cases to pursue or defend claims, and provide independent quantum expert witness services to international law firms for high value, technically complex matters.

The consultancy has a forward-thinking approach, blending traditional quantity surveying expertise with cutting-edge data science to deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Trainee/ Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally working for a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor.
• Experience of standard forms of contracts
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a degree in Cost Management or similar is preferred.

Employing Company Overview

Combining traditional quantity surveying with advanced data analytics, the consultancy delivers efficient solutions tailored to complex construction projects. They provide project advisory services aimed at enhancing project performance, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance. They offer specialised services in construction disputes, focusing on quantum and delay analysis as well as project advisory. Their dispute resolution services cover expert witness roles, arbitration, and litigation support. The firm’s quantum analysis helps resolve claims related to construction costs, while their delay analysis tackles schedule impacts.

For a Quantity Surveyor looking for a variety of work, where no two days are the same, this would be the ideal role for you.

Full company overview details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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