Bristol Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Grow with Packages

Walker & Sloan; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Sloan in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading building contractor. You will work with experienced commercial colleagues, developing your knowledge of project costs, procurement and subcontract management.

From initial procurement to final account, you will support the team, preparing enquiry packages, evaluating quotations, assisting with orders and carrying out valuations.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying within a construction business, ideally with a main contractor.
• Understanding of measurement, valuations and procurement.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Organised and able to communicate with subcontractors and site colleagues.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction, either completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiry packages, compare subcontractor quotations and assist with orders.
• Assist with applications for payment, carry out valuations and maintain records of variations and project expenditure.
• Contribute to cost reports and forecasts, support senior colleagues in identifying risks and keeping budgets under control.
• Conduct site visits to understand progress and connect commercial responsibilities with on-site activities.
• Develop ownership of individual packages with guidance from the wider commercial team.

Skills

Measurement

Valuations

Procurement

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction qualification

Job description

Walker & Sloan in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading building contractor. You will work with experienced commercial colleagues, developing your knowledge of project costs, procurement and subcontract management.

From initial procurement to final account, you will support the team, preparing enquiry packages, evaluating quotations, assisting with orders and carrying out valuations.