Preconstruction QS Assistant: Budgets, Tenders & Insight

V7 Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing main contractor in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team during the pre-construction stage. The role includes assisting with project evaluations, preparing tender submissions, and liaising with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Healthcare

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management in commercial evaluations of pre-construction projects.
• Support preparation of tender submissions, cost plans, and budgets.
• Contribute to procurement activities, including supplier enquiries.
• Help manage documentation, risk registers, and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate with design, planning, and delivery teams during pre-construction.
• Participate in interface meetings with stakeholders and consultants.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for project progression.
• Maintain accurate commercial data for reports and presentations.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Collaborative teamwork

Detail-focused approach

Job description

A growing main contractor in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team during the pre-construction stage. The role includes assisting with project evaluations, preparing tender submissions, and liaising with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and more.