Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Collen Aktiebolag; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Aktiebolag in Sweden seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery through measurement, cost management, procurement, and commercial administration. You will work with experienced professionals to perform quantity take-offs, assist with budgets and valuations, and contribute to contract administration, risk management, and value optimization.

Strong numeracy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or progress towards Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Some practical experience in QS, commercial management, or construction is advantageous.
• Numeracy, time management, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tender documentation, subcontract enquiries, tender comparisons and commercial evaluations.
• Support procurement planning and subcontract package administration.
• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs, costing and cost planning.
• Support valuations, payment applications and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist contract administration, change control, and commercial reporting.

Skills

Tendering support

Measurement & take-offs

Cost planning

Commercial administration

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management

Progress towards relevant qualification

Tools

Digital literacy

Measurement software

Job description

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The Assistant Quantity Surveyor supports project delivery through measurement, procurement, cost management, commercial administration, and financial control activities. The role applies developing technical and commercial knowledge to assigned activities, working with guidance from experienced commercial professionals where required. The role supports project teams by maintaining accurate commercial information, assisting with subcontractor administration, and contributing to cost and value management. The role contributes to tendering, contract administration, commercial reporting, and risk management activities throughout project delivery.

How this role lives our values

This role supports successful project delivery by helping maintain accurate commercial records, effective cost control, and consistent administration of assigned commercial activities.

By developing commercial capability and supporting informed decision-making, the role contributes to project performance and continuous improvement.

Safety: Support safe project delivery by considering health and safety requirements during procurement, commercial administration, and project activities.

Integrity: Support accountability, accuracy, and transparency through consistent commercial records, reporting, and adherence to company procedures.

Teamwork: Build effective working relationships that support collaboration, communication, and shared project objectives.

Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned commercial activities, personal development, and follow-through on agreed actions.

Sustainability: Support long-term project success through responsible cost management, value-focused decisions, and efficient use of project resources.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with tender documentation, subcontract enquiries, tender comparisons, and commercial evaluations.
• Support procurement planning and subcontract package administration activities.

Measurement & Cost Planning:

• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs, costing, and cost planning activities for assigned work packages.
• Assist with budget monitoring, cost control, value management, and project financial administration.

Valuation & Payment Administration:

• Support valuations, payment applications, payment assessments, and maintenance of accurate commercial records.
• Assist with subcontractor valuations and related commercial documentation.

Contract Administration & Commercial Analysis:

• Support contract administration, change control, commercial analysis, and assessment of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and project financial monitoring processes.

Compliance & Professional Standards:

• Work in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements, professional conduct standards, and ethical principles.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or a related discipline, or progress towards a relevant qualification.
• Some practical experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, construction, or a related environment is advantageous.
• Numeracy, time management, and communication skills.
• Digital literacy, including the ability to develop proficiency in measurement and commercial software.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities and work both independently and collaboratively within project teams.

Skills

• Tendering and procurement support skills.
• Measurement, quantity take-off, costing, and cost planning skills.
• Commercial administration and cost control knowledge.
• Budget monitoring and value management skills.Valuation, payment, and subcontractor administration skills.
• Contract awareness and change control knowledge.
• Commercial reporting and analytical skills.
• Commercial risk awareness and problem-solving skills.

Krav

• Inköpsplanerare - 1-2 års erfarenhet

Krav

• Engelska