Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Car Allowance

Package

Zusammenfassung

Think Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Leicester to support estimating, pre-construction and post-contract commercial activities. The role covers projects from £25k to £4m, across healthcare, education, local authority and other clients, with a regional contractor.

You will split time between estimating/pre-construction and post-contract QS activities, assisting senior commercial staff and helping to manage procurement, cost control and commercial risks.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in estimating and pre-construction for construction projects.
• Experience in post-contract commercial management.
• Strong cost control and procurement capabilities.
• Ability to work across healthcare, education, public and private sector clients.

Aufgaben

• Review drawings and tender documents to prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Analyse quotations and identify value engineering options.
• Manage costs, valuations, variations and final accounts across multiple projects.
• Prepare CVRs, cashflow information and commercial reports.
• Support contracts managers and operations to mitigate risks and protect margins.
• Assist with public-sector framework submissions and bid responses.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

Pre-construction

Post-contract QS

Cost Control

Subcontractor Negotiation

Tendering

Value Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Leicester, Leicestershire

£30,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Package

Healthcare / Education Sectors

You will be working for a regional main contractor in Leicester with a 50+ year pedigree.

They have a reputation for personal service, long-standing client relationships and a practical approach to project delivery. The business is incredibly well-run and it's a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and hit the ground running.

The Role

Split between estimating/preconstruction and post-contract quantity surveying, flexing with workload.

You will be supporting the senior commercial staff with the below responsibilities and in an enviroment where you development will accelerate massively.

Projects range from £25k - £4m, including refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, maintenance and new build across healthcare, education, local authority and other public and private sector clients.

Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents and prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and other project costs.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Prepare tender returns and pricing submissions, and lead or support post-tender clarifications and negotiations.
• Identify value engineering options and alternative solutions where appropriate.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage procurement of subcontractor and supplier packages, including scope, commercial negotiation
  and package administration.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), project forecasts, cashflow information and clear
  commercial reports.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers and operational teams to identify and manage commercial risks
  and opportunities.
• Resolve commercial issues, protect project margins and maintain accurate project records and
  documentation.

Public Sector, Frameworks & Business Development

• Support business development and bidding activity to maintain and expand the company's presence on
  public-sector frameworks.
• Support preparation of framework submissions, selection questionnaires (SQs), PQQs and tender
  responses.
• Contribute to written quality responses for public-sector bids and framework applications.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply-chain partners.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating, tendering and commercial management processes