Assistant Quantity Surveyor [JPC-34]

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Estimator to join their dynamic Cost Consultancy team in London. This role requires at least 2 years of experience, focusing on estimating building costs for various developments, including residential and affordable housing projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project managers, attend design meetings, and handle tender submissions. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday

3-4 days off during Christmas

1 day off for birthdays

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-degree experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with new build residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Estimating from RIBA Stage 0 to Stage 5.
• Conducting cost exercises for clients and managing valuations.
• Implementing Value Engineering strategies.

Skills

Cost/Benefit analysis

Client liaison

Cost control

Tendering

Negotiation skills

Understanding of JCT contracts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CostX

Bluebeam

BCIS

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Estimator with at least 2 years of experience to join their multi-disciplinary practice based in London, as part of the Cost Consultancy team.

The Quantity Surveyor should have experience working with Developers or Contractors and be capable of producing Cost Plans from drawings and estimating building costs for town centre, high-rise, or mixed-use developments.

Duties

1. Estimating from RIBA Stage 0 (initial concepts) through to RIBA Stage 5.
2. Client liaison and attending design team meetings.
3. Reviewing and analysing Main Contractor tender submissions and managing valuation certificates.
4. Conducting cost exercises for clients.
5. Implementing Value Engineering strategies.
6. Package procurement and tendering.
7. Cost benchmarking.

Experience (minimum 2 years post-degree)

• New build residential developments (50+ homes).
• Affordable Housing projects.
• Cladding and fire remediation works.

Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding

• Preparation of Cost/Benefit analyses of design options.
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers & Directors.
• Ensuring all costs are tracked and validated.
• Supporting the bid team by producing accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Cost comparison and main contractor selection.
• Tendering large subcontract packages.
• Cost control, and preparation of periodic financial reconciliations, reports, and forecasts.
• Handling correspondence related to commercial and contractual issues.
• Understanding of JCT Design and Build contracts.
• Negotiation skills with contractors.
• Membership, or working towards membership, of RICS or MCIOB.

Clients

• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)
• All based in and around London

Must have working knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Measurement of drawings
• CostX and/or Bluebeam
• Affordable Housing standards
• Building practices and costs
• Sub-contract procurement
• BCIS

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 3-4 days off during Christmas period
• 1 day off for birthdays
• Professional subscriptions

Salary

£35,000 to £40,000 per annum.