Assistant Quantity Surveyor Drywall / Partitioning / Ceilings

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior specialist contractor in London is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team. This position involves working on prestigious commercial office projects, requiring approximately 2 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include valuing completed works, negotiating prices, and ensuring contract performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in relevant field.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying degree qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend site regularly to value works completed.
• Price Variations to the Bill of Quantities.
• Submit valuations and check ongoing costs.

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Construction Interiors / Partitioning / Drywall / Ceilings

Salary: c£30k - £45k (Dependent on Relevant Experience)

Additional Benefits

The Company: My client is one of London's leading interior specialist sub-contractors, working alongside blue-chip contractors on some of the most prestigious landmark commercial office projects in Central London. They have a vibrant workforce and are a market leader.

The Quantity Surveyor Role: They have an exciting position within their Commercial Team for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with approximately 2 years of experience to work on prestigious commercial office projects in London. The role involves carrying out both Pre and Post Contract duties within an established team reporting to a Quantity Surveyor.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

1. Attend site regularly to value works completed
2. Price Variations to the Bill of Quantities, revised drawings, and specifications
3. Price Variations from Qualification and expenditure of provisional sums
4. Provide detailed rate build-ups where necessary
5. Value delays to the programme
6. Re-measure the works if applicable
7. Submit valuations
8. Check ongoing costs and interim profitability of the project
9. Produce figures for monthly cost value reconciliation on each project
10. Submit final account on project completion
11. Attend final account meetings and agree on the account
12. Chase retentions when due

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

The successful candidate will have experience in specialist interior subcontract packages such as partitioning, ceilings, or drywall/drylining. They should hold a relevant Quantity Surveying degree qualification and be an effective team member in cost and commercial matters, interfacing with the project team.

You will ensure accuracy and quality to client standards, take commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximize turnover and profitability, and adhere to robust commercial processes to provide high-quality value for money.

Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and effective communication with clients and architects are essential. The candidate should be able to express opinions clearly both in writing and verbally, work well within a team, and interact positively with colleagues and clients.