Quantity Surveyor

AWC Group; York and North Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AWC Group is recruiting a Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor for the Barnsley office. The role is office-based in South Yorkshire with a negotiable salary dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate has a quantity surveying background and a desire to develop in civil engineering estimation. Responsibilities include reviewing tender documents, taking off quantities, preparing cost estimates and tender submissions, and analysing subcontractor quotations.

Qualificações

• Some experience or a qualification in quantity surveying, construction or civil engineering.
• Understanding of construction drawings, quantities and measurement.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Taking off quantities and preparing bills of quantities.
• Assisting with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Developing an understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials and costs.
• Preparing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Supporting the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders.
• Developing knowledge of estimating software, spreadsheets and industry pricing practices.

Conhecimentos

Quantity surveying

Civil engineering

Analytical skills

Formação académica

Quantity surveying / civil engineering qualification

Ferramentas

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire – Office Based

Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to join our clients team in Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a quantity surveying background who wants to broaden their skills, gain experience in civil engineering and build a long-term career in the industry.

Working from their Barnsley office, you will gain hands‑on experience in preparing cost estimates, analysing tender documentation, measuring quantities and pricing civil engineering works. You will receive support and guidance to develop your technical knowledge and progress into a fully competent Civil Engineering Estimator.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Taking off quantities and preparing bills of quantities.
• Assisting with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Developing an understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials and costs.
• Preparing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Supporting the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders.
• Developing knowledge of estimating software, spreadsheets and industry pricing practices.

About You

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a genuine desire to develop their career within civil engineering.

You may currently be working as a Junior Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Estimator or in a similar construction-related commercial role.

Ideally, You Will Have

• Some experience or a qualification in quantity surveying, construction or civil engineering.
• An understanding of construction drawings, quantities and measurement.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Previous civil engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The right attitude, a solid foundation in quantity surveying and the ambition to develop are just as important.

What We Offer

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
• A clear opportunity to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Practical, hands‑on training and support from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering tenders and projects.
• The opportunity to build specialist estimating and commercial skills.
• A permanent, office-based role in Barnsley.
• The chance to develop a long-term career within the civil engineering sector.

Interested?

If you have a quantity surveying background and want to move towards civil engineering estimating, we would like to hear from you.

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