Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Cost Control & Client Focus

Cumming Group; Langley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to support day-to-day delivery of small to medium projects and assist with larger programmes. You will help prepare budgets, cost plans, client reports and cost forecasts while maintaining high quality outputs.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk management, contract administration and continuous improvement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in construction-related field preferred.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification or experience desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for day-to-day delivery of small to medium projects.
• Assist with budgets, cost plans and client reports.
• Support risk and value management and contract administration.
• Prepare valuations, forecasts and cost reports; attend project meetings.
• Support tender evaluation and contractor selection; assist with contract documentation.
• Develop business through networking and client relationships.
• Demonstrate commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Flexibility

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in construction/cost management/engineering/quantity surveying

MRICS or equivalent qualification or experience

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to support day-to-day delivery of small to medium projects and assist with larger programmes. You will help prepare budgets, cost plans, client reports and cost forecasts while maintaining high quality outputs.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with a focus on risk management, contract administration and continuous improvement within a dynamic team.