Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Commercial & Cost Control

Laing O'Rourke group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Dartford is inviting applications for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor to join the Security business. You will support commercial and financial management across multiple sites and work closely with operations to deliver value.

The role offers broad commercial exposure, with responsibilities from procurement to valuations, cost reporting and client invoicing, within a growing team at a leading contractor.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; able to read construction drawings.
• Excellent organisation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day commercial and financial management of the Security business.
• Raise and administer purchase and subcontract orders, liaising with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Price and manage variations; maintain contract records and cost capture.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and client invoices; process supplier invoices and monitor balances.
• Develop quotations and rate build-ups, considering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Produce monthly CVA reports tracking costs, revenue and commercial performance.
• Support monthly accounts reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to support commercial outcomes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel & Word

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Construction drawings interpretation

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification

Tools

COINS

TrackTik

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Dartford is inviting applications for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor to join the Security business. You will support commercial and financial management across multiple sites and work closely with operations to deliver value.

The role offers broad commercial exposure, with responsibilities from procurement to valuations, cost reporting and client invoicing, within a growing team at a leading contractor.