Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Design & Build Residential

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Full project lifecycle exposure

Job summary

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD in Farnborough is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will support the financial and contractual management of residential housing projects from procurement through to final account.

The role focuses on working with site and project teams, measuring and valuing works, producing interim valuations and assisting with subcontractor negotiations. A relevant construction qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Assistant Quantity Surveyor or trainee role within design & build residential housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Prepare, review and agree subcontractor packages and orders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Measure and value works on site.
• Prepare and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Assist with the management and valuation of variations and change.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and expenditure.
• Support monthly commercial reports.
• Assist with final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Collaborate with site managers, project managers, designers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and raise to Commercial Director.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and general commercial administration.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction/quantity surveying

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD in Farnborough is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will support the financial and contractual management of residential housing projects from procurement through to final account.

The role focuses on working with site and project teams, measuring and valuing works, producing interim valuations and assisting with subcontractor negotiations. A relevant construction qualification is preferred.