Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ethan James; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Portsmouth, offering a salary of up to £50,000 (depending on experience). This full-time, permanent role involves assisting with all commercial management duties related to construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or substantial work experience and strong skills in contract negotiation and administration. The position also includes benefits such as a company car, pension contributions, and 24 days paid holiday per year.

Benefits

Company car / car allowance

6% company pension contribution

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash scheme

Eyecare Scheme

24 days paid holiday

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Graduate, Apprentice or Trainee Quantity Surveyor with interest in construction.
• Proven experience on construction contracts.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all commercial management duties on construction contracts.
• Provide administrational support to Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
• Prepare labour pricing schedules for the delivery of works.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Administration

Communication skills

Financial management

Budget preparation

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, full-time / permanent - up to £50,000 (DOE)

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Please note, I am also recruiting for Senior QS's, Senior Estimating roles & Civils Project Managers in Hampshire.

Overview

Are you a Graduate, Apprentice or Trainee Quantity Surveyor working in construction or civil engineering, private or public sector?

Do you have a real interest in the environment and ground engineering?

If this is you, your skills are transferable to my client's sector, they are looking for career minded individuals to join their growing business.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting with all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. You will also provide administrational support to Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

• Assist with thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
• Understand and develop working relationships with our clients to understand their precise requirements and ensure that pricing schedules allow for the delivery of projects that accurately meet their expectations.
• Work with the project delivery team to assist with the preparation of a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Be involved in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors.
• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Be familiar with managing change including identifying, preparing, submitting and agreeing early warning notices and compensation events under NEC and other contracts.
• Support with monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Assist in the review of debt on a regular basis and help manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.

Who I'm looking for

• HNC/HND, degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent substantial work experience
• Proven experience working on construction contracts using recognised forms such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements
• Strong skills in contract negotiation, administration, and management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support order book turnover and contribute to gross margin forecasting
• UK driving licence

What they are offering

• Salary up to £50k (DOE) plus a company car / car allowance
• 6% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
• 24 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years service
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities
• Healthcare Cash scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Access to multiple employee networking groups, including the Armed Forces Network, Women s Network, and Young People s Network.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for a confidential conversation & more information.