Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Training and Career Growth

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Mentoring and support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge to join its growing commercial team. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, and is a full-time, permanent position within a privately owned contractor.

You will work on projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices, supporting valuations, cost control, procurement and final accounts, with mentoring and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying, Estimating or commercial construction role
• HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction or related discipline
• Good understanding of construction and commercial processes
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and able to work both independently and in a team
• Desire to progress within the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Assisting with client valuations and applications for payment
• Supporting monthly cost-value reconciliation and commercial reporting
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and account management
• Supporting tendering, pricing and estimating activities
• Assisting with the management of variations and change control
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments
• Assisting with subcontractor and client final accounts
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings
• Maintaining accurate commercial and project documentation
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Supporting the commercial management of projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Commercial construction

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge to join its growing commercial team. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, and is a full-time, permanent position within a privately owned contractor.

You will work on projects across healthcare, retail, education and commercial offices, supporting valuations, cost control, procurement and final accounts, with mentoring and clear progression opportunities.