Junior Quantity Surveyor / Pre-Construction Manager

South West Recruitment Ltd; Poole; Hybride; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Car allowance or salary sacrifice

Flexible working

Training and development

Career progression

Employee benefits platform

Team social events

Résumé du poste

South West Recruitment Ltd seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor / Pre-Construction Manager to join our expanding commercial team in Poole. You will gain exposure to tender preparation, cost planning, quotations, procurement, and cost reporting across commercial fit-out projects.

We value a proactive mindset, strong communication, and a willingness to learn. A UK driving license is essential, and we offer flexible working and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or Pre-Construction (or relevant placement experience).
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or be working towards one).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• A full UK driving license (essential).

Responsabilités

• Assist with tender preparation, estimating, and cost planning.
• Support preparation of quotations and client submissions.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with procurement of materials and subcontract packages.
• Help monitor project costs, variations, and budgets.
• Support commercial reporting throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings and site visits as required.
• Collaborate with Design, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and commercial records.

Connaissances

Quantity Surveying experience

Estimating / Pre-Construction

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Driving license (UK)

Formation

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management qualification

Working towards relevant degree

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

We are a fast-growing leader in the commercial fit-out industry, delivering exceptional spaces across the commercial, hospitality, retail, CAT A, and CAT B sectors. With a strong reputation for professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, we work with a portfolio of returning clients on projects valued up to £1.5 million.

Due to continued growth and recent project wins, we are seeking an ambitious Junior Quantity Surveyor / Pre-Construction Manager to join our expanding commercial team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while contributing to the success of high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor / Pre-Construction Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with tender preparation, estimating, and cost planning.
• Supporting the preparation of quotations and client submissions.
• Obtaining and analyzing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assisting with the procurement of materials and subcontract packages.
• Helping monitor project costs, variations, and budgets.
• Supporting commercial reporting throughout project delivery.
• Attending client meetings and site visits as required.
• Collaborating closely with the Design, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and commercial records.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated and organized individual eager to build a successful career in commercial fit-out. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or Pre-Construction (or relevant placement experience).
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or be working towards one).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• A full UK driving license (essential).

Day-to-Day

Your daily activities will involve:

• Collaborating with team members to prepare tenders and cost plans.
• Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to gather and analyze quotations.
• Assisting in the procurement process for materials and subcontract packages.
• Monitoring and reporting on project costs and budgets.
• Participating in client meetings and site visits to ensure project alignment.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records.

We offer a competitive package and a supportive environment to help you thrive, including:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Car allowance or salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements where project commitments allow.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression prospects.
• Access to an employee benefits platform.
• Regular team social events.
• The chance to work on exciting projects with a collaborative and ambitious team.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to building more than exceptional commercial spaces-we are dedicated to building careers. As a growing business with an exciting pipeline of work, we provide opportunities for responsibility, development, and recognition.

You will be part of a young, vibrant team where collaboration, ambition, and quality are at the core of everything we do. If you are ready to make a difference, contribute to exciting projects, and grow with a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.

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