Assistant Quantity Surveyor

MJH Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy firm in London seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their vibrant team. The role involves comprehensive pre- and post-contract administration and potential project management. Required qualifications include a RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with a UK-based PQS. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing PQS surveyor to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a RICS accredited BSc Quantity Surveying degree.
• Current employment with a UK-based PQS and working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre- and post-contract administration including some employers' agent duties.
• Support a number of projects (JCT) with progression to project-running responsibility.

Skills

Personable

Articulate

Good IT software skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (RICS accredited)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a small, private cost consultancy practice based in the UK. Over the past 5 years, they’ve carved a sound reputation for delivering high-end residential, leisure / hospitality and hotel developments across the UK South / London area. They are now employing cost specialists and require a competent Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally at APC stage. In a supportive environment, your technical role will encompass a full suite of pre- and post-contract administration including some employers' agent duties, and you will initially help support a number of projects (JCT) but are expected to take further project-running responsibility in due course.

Responsibilities

• In a supportive environment, your technical role will encompass a full suite of pre- and post-contract administration including some employers' agent duties.
• You will initially help support a number of projects (JCT) with anticipated progression to further project-running responsibility in due course.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must have completed a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (RICS accredited) degree with PQS experience in the UK.
• Expected to be currently employed by a UK-based PQS and be working towards their Chartership.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Key personal criteria includes being personable, articulate and presentable to manage clients accordingly.
• If capable, you will be given immediate opportunities re: client management so you should demonstrate confidence and resilience in your ability to handle this level of responsibility from an early stage.
• Candidates should also have good, competent IT software skills.

This is a fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity for a budding PQS surveyor, keen to flourish in a vibrant and ambitious team on a firm upward trajectory!