Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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As an Assistant Cost Manager / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Senior QS and work within a Cost Management team based in the Nottingham office.

Working from home a few days a week can be arranged by mutual agreement.

The project portfolio includes live housing and residential projects, healthcare, industrial, and commercial/office developments located in Leicester, Leicestershire, the Midlands, and across England.

Work may involve both new build construction and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager will perform pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties, with a primary focus on delivering excellent pre-contract services to repeat clients.

Typical duties include assisting Senior QS colleagues with:

• Cost Estimates
• Schedules of Work
• Builders' Quantities
• Bills of Quantities
• Feasibility studies
• Tender and contract documentation
• Valuations
• Cost Reporting
• Final Accounts

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience as an Assistant QS / Cost Consultant / Employers Agent on building projects is preferred
• Experience in both pre- and post-contract work is desirable
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and a diplomatic manner
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and colleagues
• Excellent planning and time management skills with an organized and methodical approach
• Great attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Driving license and own vehicle

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

A BSc in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction field, or equivalent, is expected.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy working across England, focusing on the Midlands, Home Counties, and South of England. They operate in counties including Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Kent. The company is growing rapidly, with a full order book of social housing projects for the foreseeable future.

The company values loyalty and consistency, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, professional development opportunities, and coverage of professional fees. They foster a vibrant social environment and are committed to community engagement through charity and social events.

Additional Benefits and Incentives

• Negotiable basic salary depending on experience