M&E Assistant QS | Takeoffs, Estimating & Mentoring

Fire and Security Careers; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Possible BUPA Private Healthcare

34 days Holiday entitlement

Pension

Job summary

Fire and Security Careers seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior QS / Estimator for M&E, Fire Alarm and Electrical projects in London and Surrey. You will support take-offs, costings and invoicing, mentored by senior QS and commercial managers, with focus on learning and professional growth.

Strong candidates have experience with Bluebeam, estimations or QS work in M&E or Fire & Security environments.

Qualifications

• Experience using Bluebeam for take-offs would be excellent.
• Commercial awareness with experience as Estimator, QS, Cost, or similar commercial role within an M&E installer/contractor.
• Commutable to Surrey Office and Central London Projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, revisions and specifications.
• Experience analysing costs, pricing, and project variations.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out take-offs and price variations from site instructions and drawings.
• Support Senior QS and Project Managers with costing, valuations and invoicing
• Liaise with design teams to ensure designs and installations align with tendered works
• Attend meetings with QSs to learn from clients and process
• Assist with RFPs, pricing updates and forecast cost impacts.

Skills

Bluebeam experience

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Project coordination

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Fire and Security Careers seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior QS / Estimator for M&E, Fire Alarm and Electrical projects in London and Surrey. You will support take-offs, costings and invoicing, mentored by senior QS and commercial managers, with focus on learning and professional growth.

Strong candidates have experience with Bluebeam, estimations or QS work in M&E or Fire & Security environments.