Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Estimating & Commercial Roles

Think Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Package

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Leicester to support estimating, pre-construction and post-contract commercial activities. The role covers projects from £25k to £4m, across healthcare, education, local authority and other clients, with a regional contractor.

You will split time between estimating/pre-construction and post-contract QS activities, assisting senior commercial staff and helping to manage procurement, cost control and commercial risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and pre-construction for construction projects.
• Experience in post-contract commercial management.
• Strong cost control and procurement capabilities.
• Ability to work across healthcare, education, public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and tender documents to prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Analyse quotations and identify value engineering options.
• Manage costs, valuations, variations and final accounts across multiple projects.
• Prepare CVRs, cashflow information and commercial reports.
• Support contracts managers and operations to mitigate risks and protect margins.
• Assist with public-sector framework submissions and bid responses.

Skills

Estimating

Pre-construction

Post-contract QS

Cost Control

Subcontractor Negotiation

Tendering

Value Engineering

Job description

Think Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Leicester to support estimating, pre-construction and post-contract commercial activities. The role covers projects from £25k to £4m, across healthcare, education, local authority and other clients, with a regional contractor.

You will split time between estimating/pre-construction and post-contract QS activities, assisting senior commercial staff and helping to manage procurement, cost control and commercial risks.