Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Tender Support

Barratt Developments plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

26 days’ holiday

Job summary

Barratt Developments plc is seeking a proactive Commercial Assistant to support the site-based commercial team. You will help maintain cost control, prepare budgets and assist with cost reporting across development projects.

The role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to gain experience in tendering, procurement and subcontract administration. A CSCS card and solid MS Office/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying.
• Must carry a valid CSCS card.
• Highly numerate with attention to detail for budgets and valuations.
• Methodical, conscientious and organised in delivery of tasks.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel; good written English.
• Articulate and credible under pressure; able to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication; build effective relationships internally and externally.
• Self-disciplined with good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to multi-task and work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development.
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development.
• Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows.
• Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors.
• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations using Excel and COINS.
• Support evaluation of variations and instructions.
• Support commercial aspects with RSLs and reporting.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Team player

Education

Studying or recently qualified in surveying

Tools

MS Office

Excel

COINS

Job description

Barratt Developments plc is seeking a proactive Commercial Assistant to support the site-based commercial team. You will help maintain cost control, prepare budgets and assist with cost reporting across development projects.

The role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to gain experience in tendering, procurement and subcontract administration. A CSCS card and solid MS Office/Excel skills are essential.