Assistant Quantity Surveyor: High-End Residential Projects

Recco; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Recco is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist high-end residential contractor delivering prestigious new build and refurbishment projects across Dorset, Somerset and surrounding areas.

You will support the Commercial team, assisting with procurement, cost reporting, variations and subcontractor final accounts while liaising with clients and consultants to ensure commercial objectives are met. A pathway to Senior QS is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction is essential.
• Ideally 1+ years' experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Graduate QS.
• Exposure to high-end residential construction would be highly advantageous.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of high-end residential new build and refurbishment projects.
• Support the Senior QS / Project QS with the day-to-day commercial management of projects.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, package management and negotiations.
• Review subcontractor quotations and prepare orders.
• Manage and track variations, change orders and additional works.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of subcontractor final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports and commercial documentation.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Assistant QS experience

New build/refurbishment exposure

Ambitious career progression

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Job description

Recco is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist high-end residential contractor delivering prestigious new build and refurbishment projects across Dorset, Somerset and surrounding areas.

You will support the Commercial team, assisting with procurement, cost reporting, variations and subcontractor final accounts while liaising with clients and consultants to ensure commercial objectives are met. A pathway to Senior QS is offered.