Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 2 Principal Contractor. You will support commercial delivery on high-end, multi-million-pound projects from pre-construction through to completion.

The role offers exposure to valuations, variations, procurement and cost reporting, with a clear path toward Quantity Surveyor progression on prestigious schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience with valuations, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Good understanding of construction commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of construction projects.
• Support preparation and submission of valuations.
• Assist with variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management.
• Monitor project costs and budgets.
• Assist with subcontractor payments and accounts.
• Review and manage commercial documentation.
• Support Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and project teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Tools

Valuations process

Cost reporting tools

Procurement management

Subcontractor management

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent package

Sector: High-End Construction

Contractor: Tier 2 Principal Contractor

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a highly established and respected Tier 2 Principal Contractor based in Nottingham.

The company has an excellent reputation for delivering high-end, multi-million-pound construction projects across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their commercial career while gaining valuable experience on prestigious and high-value construction projects.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial and project teams, you will support the successful financial and commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion.

• Assisting with the commercial management of construction projects.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of valuations.
• Assisting with variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management.
• Monitoring project costs and budgets.
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and accounts.
• Reviewing and managing commercial documentation.
• Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team.
• Building strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and project teams.
• Gaining exposure to projects valued in the multi-millions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a main contractor or principal contractor is preferred.
• A good understanding of construction commercial processes.
• Experience with valuations, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A commercially minded and proactive approach.
• A genuine desire to progress and develop within the construction industry.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely established Tier 2 Principal Contractor with a strong reputation, excellent project pipeline and genuine opportunities for career progression.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced commercial professionals and gain exposure to high-end, multi-million-pound projects, providing an excellent platform to progress your career towards Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career and want the opportunity to work on some genuinely impressive projects, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.