Junior Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. You will work with experienced project managers on a diverse range of construction projects, supporting commercial management from pre-contract to final account.

You will develop practical skills across cost planning, tender analysis, and final accounts while contributing to high-quality project delivery in a proactive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role or placement year (desirable).
• A genuine desire to build a career in the construction industry.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable due to site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial information, reports and advice to clients, project teams and senior management.
• Support Project Managers and senior commercial staff in day-to-day management and delivery of projects.
• Ensure project deadlines are achieved and regularly report progress to senior team members.
• Prepare professional documentation and reports in line with company standards.
• Attend client, contractor and internal meetings and take accurate minutes when required.
• Carry out site visits and inspections as part of project delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced project managers and senior quantity surveyors on a diverse range of construction projects.

The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account, gaining valuable experience across all aspects of quantity surveying while contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality projects.

General Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial information, reports and advice to clients, project teams and senior management.
• Support Project Managers and senior commercial staff in the day-to-day management and successful delivery of projects.
• Ensure project deadlines are achieved and regularly report progress to senior team members.
• Prepare professional documentation and reports in line with company standards.
• Attend client, contractor and internal meetings, taking accurate minutes where required.
• Carry out site visits and inspections as part of project delivery.

Key Duties:

Working alongside senior members of the commercial team, responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly project cost reports and commercial updates.
• Preparing cost plans, feasibility studies, approximate estimates, Bills of Quantities, specifications and schedules of rates.
• Supporting procurement activities, including tender preparation, tender analysis and recommendations.
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of a range of construction contracts.
• Preparing interim valuations, assessing contractor claims, managing variations and assisting with final accounts.
• Maintaining and updating cost databases and benchmarking information.
• Supporting change control throughout both the pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of contract variations.
• Supporting financial reviews and commercial reporting.
• Preparing interim valuations throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Assisting with the negotiation and agreement of final accounts.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying role or a relevant placement year (desirable).
• A genuine desire to build a successful career within the construction industry.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable due to occasional site visits.