Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client is an established Cost Consultancy providing cost, planning and management services to the construction industry.

They are a small, passionate and very successful team that is now seeking to expand following recent growth.

Candidates MUST HAVE a minimum of 3 years UK Quantity Surveying experience (consultancy or contractor)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and establish budgets for proposed projects.
• Develop tender documents, contracts, bills of quantities, and manage procurement processes.
• Monitor project expenditures, ensure adherence to budgets, and provide regular financial progress reports.
• Value completed work, arrange payments, and prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Identify potential risks, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant laws and regulations, provide advice on construction law and contractual issues.
• Promote sustainable construction practices and implement value engineering principles.

Core Skills and Qualifications:

• • HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
  • If not already chartered, willing to work towards full RICS membership
  • Experience in cost estimation, contract management and cost control
  • Understanding of construction law and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in relevant software (e.g. Masterbill, Bluebeam, MS Excel).
  • Flexibility to travel to client sites as required