Assistant Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Ruislip; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major property developer is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London on a permanent basis. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 along with a car allowance. You will assist in managing larger projects while taking independent control over smaller schemes. Ideal candidates will have about 2 years of experience in residential projects and an ambition to advance their career within an established firm that values diversity and equality.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Strong progression prospects

Flexible working

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the contractor/developer side.
• Ideally some experience working on residential projects.
• Ambitious and eager to start running own projects.

Responsibilities

• Track actual expenditure against the approved budget and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Measure and value work completed by contractors to authorize payments.
• Administer changes to the scope of works and evaluate their impact on costs.
• Identify potential financial risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Negotiate and settle final accounts with stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Control & Forecasting

Valuations & Payments

Variation Management

Risk Management

Final Account Negotiation

Job description

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Residential new builds

Location: West London

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + £4,500 – £5,000 car allowance

A major property developer is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is office based with a hybrid working model. You would start off assisting a Senior Quantity Surveyor with managing one of their larger projects before taking over a smaller scheme and managing this independently.

The ideal candidate would have around 2 years of experience as a surveyor and may have started in the residential sector, looking to develop their career within a supportive team that offers progression opportunities.

Role Overview

• Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Location: West London
• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + package
• Start: ASAP but willing to wait for notice periods
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Forecasting: Tracking actual expenditure against the approved budget, preparing cash flow forecasts, and applying value engineering principles to achieve cost efficiency.
• Valuations & Payments: Measuring and valuing work completed on-site by contractors and subcontractors to certify and authorize payments.
• Variation Management: Administering changes to the scope of works and evaluating their impact on project cost and programme.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential financial risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Final Account Negotiation: Agreeing and settling final accounts through negotiation with relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the contractor/developer side
• Ideally some experience working on residential projects
• Someone ambitious who is keen to start running their own projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Strong progression prospects and the opportunity to get your foot in the door with a very reputable builder
• Full package including holiday entitlement, travel expenses, pension contribution, flexible working
• If you’re an experienced, career-driven assistant or intermediate quantity surveyor aiming to progress to Senior Surveyor, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email to [e-mail]

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.