Junior Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Watson Communications; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor to assist in managing costs and estimating for construction projects, including potentially in solar farms. The role involves cost management and reporting, with a mix of office-based tasks and site visits. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and be proficient in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Understanding of construction processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QS software.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and conducting cost analysis.
• Helping with the preparation of tender documents and contracts.
• Monitoring project costs and preparing reports.

Skills

Cost Management

Analytical Skills

Industry Knowledge

Technical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relevant QS software

Job description

JuniorQuantity Surveyor(QS)ideally you will have Solar Farm experienec but not essential, to work in my clients Southend Office with onsite visits too.

Job Purpose

• You will help manage costs, prepare estimates, and ensure projects stay within budget.
• This role involves a mix of office-based tasks like cost analysis and report writing, as well as potential site visits for data collection.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management:Assisting in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and conducting cost analysis.
• Tender and Contract Support:Helping with the preparation of tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities.
• Project Monitoring:Monitoring project costs, ensuring they remain within budget, and preparing reports.
• Financial Reporting:Supporting the preparation of monthly cost/value reports and valuations.
• Risk Management:Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
  
  

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Industry Knowledge:Understanding of (ideally Solar Farms) however, construction processes, regulations, and different building contracts.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant QS software.
• Analytical Skills:Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Educational Background:A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Full driving licence and CSCS Card.
  
  

This contract will last 3-6months + with the possibility of going permanent.

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills, lives close to Southend and you are prepared to travel site to site.

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