Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Path to Senior QS

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Corporate discounts

Save As You Earn share scheme

Professional membership support

Training and career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking two Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join a leading Kent main contractor in the Maidstone area. You will support the commercial team, manage subcontracts, and gain exposure to a wide range of projects.

You'll work with pre-construction, design and delivery teams, progressing toward managing subcontract packages and your own contracts. A relevant degree and MRICS/CIOB progress are advantageous. Competitive salary and comprehensive package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably for a main contractor.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience with subcontract procurement and package management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with commercial/cost-management systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveyor in commercial management of projects and work packages.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and tender evaluation.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation including terms, prices and programmes.
• Manage subcontract packages including interim assessments, payments, variations and change.
• Measurement and valuations from drawings and site records.
• Assist with monthly client valuations/applications and commercial notices.
• Support cost reporting, CVRs, and monthly commercial dashboards.
• Produce and maintain detailed cost plans and monitor expenditure.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Main contractor exposure

Design & Build experience

Numerical & analytical skills

MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint

Subcontract procurement

Change management

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Professional membership toward MRICS/C

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or construction management

Tools

Cost-management systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Skilled Careers is seeking two Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join a leading Kent main contractor in the Maidstone area. You will support the commercial team, manage subcontracts, and gain exposure to a wide range of projects.

You'll work with pre-construction, design and delivery teams, progressing toward managing subcontract packages and your own contracts. A relevant degree and MRICS/CIOB progress are advantageous. Competitive salary and comprehensive package offered.