Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the private sector is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Projects Delivery team. The role involves key responsibilities such as preparing cost estimates and procurement advice, requiring at least 2 years of experience in a construction environment. This full-time position offers a salary range between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus upon successful placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a construction-related organisation.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a construction-related discipline.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates and cost/value for money reports.
• Providing procurement advice and preparing tender documentation.
• Assisting with Employer’s Agent duties and drafting project certification.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

A client within thePrivate Sector based in Tyne and Wear is currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Projects Delivery team as soon as possible.The client is offering a full-time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a construction or housing environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is toassist in the provision of quantity surveying services under the direction of Directors and senior staff, supporting the delivery of a wide range of construction and capital projects.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Preparing cost estimates, cost plans, interim valuations, and cost/value for money reports
• Providing procurement advice and preparing tender documentation
• Supporting contract administration, cost control, and preparation of final accounts
• Assisting with Employer’s Agent duties including drafting project certification
• Preparing project meeting agendas and minutes
• Undertaking site visits including snagging inspections and handovers
• Assisting in the co-ordination of external consultants and stakeholders

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a construction-related organisation
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a construction-related discipline and/or relevant experience
• Strong IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience of budgetary control on large projects
• Working knowledge of contractual claims and variations
• Evidence of continued professional development and knowledge of estimating software

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £25,000 - £30,000 per annum.

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.