Junior/Assistant QS

Bigblue UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigblue UK, a leading company in integrated workplace solutions located in Bristol, is seeking a Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role involves managing project costs and working alongside the Project/Contracts Manager to ensure financial control on projects up to £5m. You will be responsible for valuations, negotiations, and ensuring all contract documentation is filed securely. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to grow within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Hunger to grow in the Quantity Surveyor field.
• Experience or understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and manage subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly valuations to the clients.
• Review and approve monthly sub-contractor valuations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Skills

Cost Management

Negotiation

Value Engineering

Job description

Position: Junior/Assistant QS

• Leading Bristol D&B Fit Out Company

• Work on Best in Class Cat A + B Office Fit Out Projects

• Join a fast-paced and Interesting industry & Team

Salary: Up to/Circa £45k

About the Company

Our client is an industry leading provider of integrated workplace solutions, specialising in office design and build and furniture. They are looking for an Assistant/Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bristol and help deliver projects up to circa £5m. The client is passionate about creating inspiring workplaces that meet the needs of their clients and they pride themselves on delivering outstanding results.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a hunger to grow and join their experienced team in Bristol. Your primary objectives of the role will be managing the costs associated with the projects alongside the Project/Contracts Manager.

The key roles and responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Prepare and submit monthly valuations to the client

• Review and approve monthly Sub-Contractor valuations

• Understand the scope of the project along with the support of the Pre-contracts team

• Responsible for the variation/changes schedule and pricing on any project

• Negotiation with sub-contractors during projects

• Ensure projected GP is maintained and improved upon

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering, ensuring clients receive value for their investment.

• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.

• Ensure all contract documentation is suitably filed away

• Agree final account with client and sub contractors

The Offer

In return for your expertise, our client offers a competitive salary of up to/circa £45,000 per annum. It’s a chance to join a company that values employees, clients & quality of service and also grow your career in a hot and exciting industry working on some of the most interesting/unique projects out there currently.