Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented professional with a strong foundation in carpentry and joinery, as well as experience in Quantity Surveying. This full-time permanent position offers a dynamic work environment where you will manage cost reconciliations, negotiate with clients, and support procurement efforts. The role allows for occasional remote work and emphasizes a flexible approach to accommodate various needs. Join a forward-thinking company that values ongoing training and personal development, while enjoying competitive benefits including life and health insurance, a company pension, and more.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Company Pension

Ongoing Training

Additional Leave

Company Events

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

On-site Parking

Private Medical Insurance

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or carpentry.
• Exceptional commercial and financial knowledge with budgetary expertise.

Responsibilities

• Administer change control processes and negotiate variations.
• Assist in managing cost-to-complete and prepare payment applications.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Carpentry

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Flexibility

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

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We are in search of a talented professional with a keen commercial skill and a meticulous eye for detail, someone eager to evolve and grow. The ideal candidate should possess a foundational understanding of carpentry and joinery, coupled with some industry experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Your primary base will be at their Head Office in Hertfordshire, with occasional site visits, and the possibility of remote work can be discussed.

This is a full-time permanent position, but if you are seeking flexible or part-time work, please reach out to us. We are committed to accommodating various needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer change control processes, identify pricing, and negotiate variations.
• Assist in managing cost-to-complete and cost-value reconciliations for projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for payments, as well as negotiate and reach agreements with clients.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager in procuring materials and subcontracting.
• Support the Estimating department and contribute to estimating preparation, when required.
• Be available for work both at the head office and various site locations as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or a solid foundation in carpentry and joinery.
• Exceptional commercial and financial knowledge with budgetary expertise.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen attention to detail.
• Strong team player.
• A driven, results-oriented mindset.
• The ability to engage effectively with clients and suppliers.
• A flexible and adaptable work approach.
• Proficiency in computer applications and an openness to new technologies and innovations.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a discretionary performance bonus. Additionally, they provide life insurance, health insurance, a company pension, and ongoing training and personal development opportunities. Other benefits include additional leave, company events, a cycle-to-work scheme, life insurance, on-site parking, private medical insurance, and sick pay.