Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developments

Building Careers UK; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Lancashire-based residential development team. You will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account while working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team.

This is a fantastic early-career opportunity to develop within housebuilding, gaining exposure to the full commercial lifecycle on North West residential schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes.
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of residential developments.
• Assisting with procurement of subcontractors, materials and services.
• Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assisting with tender analysis and cost control.
• Preparing and maintaining commercial documentation.
• Assisting with subcontract orders and contractual documentation.
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure.
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and payment certificates.
• Supporting monthly cost/value reporting and forecasting.
• Monitoring variations, change and additional works.
• Assisting with cost control and identifying potential commercial risks.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and account management.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project.
• Assisting with cost reporting and commercial reviews.
• Developing strong working relationships across the construction and commercial teams.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Building Careers UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Lancashire-based residential development team. You will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account while working closely with the Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team.

This is a fantastic early-career opportunity to develop within housebuilding, gaining exposure to the full commercial lifecycle on North West residential schemes.