Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece South; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor based in Portsmouth is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong project management skills. This role involves managing subcontract packages, client valuations, and final accounts, providing an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm with family values and a steady pipeline of work.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects as the lead surveyor is required.
• Must have strong working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Candidates must have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects valuing up to 5mil.
• Sub-contract procurement and management is key.
• Client valuations and dealing with variations are essential tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Education

HNC / Construction related degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established main contractor based in Portsmouth. The business has been established for over 50 years and is privately owned, undertaking projects across several sectors including super prime residential, education, healthcare and care homes valuing typically up to 10mil.

As a result of some key project wins, they're now looking to expand the commercial team.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing your own projects valuing up to 5mil. You will be reporting into the Commercial Director.

Key Responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor:

• Work alongside the Estimating team for a comprehensive handover
• Sub-contract procurement
• Managing sub-contract packages
• Client valuations
• Dealing with sub-contractor variations
• Final accounts

Key Requirements for this Quantity Surveyor position:

• Have obtained a HNC / Construction related degree
• Have experience managing projects as the lead surveyor
• Have strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Have the full right to work in the UK
• Live in commutable distance to Portsmouth and be happy to travel to site

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with family values at its core, and a steady pipeline of work. If you think you would be a suitable applicant for the role or would like more information on the position, please get in touch today.