Assistant Quantity Surveyor

AndersElite; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for its Stockport office. In this permanent role, you will handle cost management tasks including site measurements, liaising with teams for quotations, and managing subcontractors. The ideal candidate will hold a QS Degree or equivalent, have experience in civil engineering, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance and includes 35 days of holidays including bank holidays.

Benefits

Car allowance

35 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• QS Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in Civil Engineering, specifically Highways/Structures.
• Familiarity with NEC3 and JCT Contracts essential.
• Awareness of Standard Method of Measurement 7 is necessary.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site measurements and prepare cost reports.
• Liaise with site teams for quotations and estimates.
• Manage subcontractor processes including enquiries and payments.
• Produce valuations and submit to clients.
• Interpret drawings and agree estimates with teams.

Skills

Site measurements

Cost reporting

Liaising with teams

Subcontractor management

Interpretation of drawings

Excel proficiency

Education

QS Degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civils/Highways - Stockport Office/North West Projects - Permanent - Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
1 Day working from home

Holidays: 35 days including bank holidays

Roles and Responsibilities

• Site measurements and preparations of weekly cost and production reports.
• Liaise with the site teams to assess and prepare quotations and estimates.
• Management of subcontractors including enquiries, order placement, payment assessments
• The production of valuations and submission to clients
• Interpret drawings and instructions and agree estimates with site teams and clients
• Liaise with subcontractors to agree rates and services
• Agree final accounts with all parties in a prompt manner
• Liaise with the finance and admin team in the preparation and settlement of accounts
• Assist the financial director and his team in preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting
• Any other reasonable requests from company management

Candidate Requirements

• QS Degree or equivalent
• Civil Engineering (Highways/ Structures) experience
• Awareness of NEC3 and JCT Contracts
• Awareness of Standard Method of Measurement 7
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills