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Assistant Cost Accountant: Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting

London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and dive into exciting projects that span hotels, heritage sites, and commercial developments. This role promises significant career progression towards becoming a MRICS Quantity Surveyor. You'll manage project budgets, engage in value engineering, and maintain a keen attention to detail throughout your work. The team fosters a positive, inclusive culture, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're passionate about quantity surveying and eager to contribute to diverse projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension
Life Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Medical Cash Plan
Childcare vouchers
Cycle to work schemes
Shopping discounts
Cinema savings
Hotel bookings discounts
Insurance discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience in Quantity Surveying with a consultancy or contractor is essential.
  • A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets and fees while overseeing team meetings.
  • Handle projects from inception to completion, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Budget Management
Cost Planning
Value Engineering
Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying
Postgraduate experience in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COSTX
NEC forms of contract
JCT forms of contract

Job description

Assistant Cost Accountant: Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Cost Consultant: Quantity Surveyor

Due to ongoing expansion, we are offering a superb opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the London office of an international, multi-disciplinary consultancy. The projects you will be working on will include hotels, heritage sites, commercial developments, educational facilities, and leisure sectors.
As an Assistant Cost Consultant you will be an integral part of a dynamic team overseeing both new construction and refurbishment projects valued between 14m and 400m. Your responsibilities will include managing project budgets, fees, conducting team meetings internally and with contractors.
This role offers significant progression opportunities, with a clear path to a MRICS Quantity Surveyor. This fantastic team fosters a positive, inclusive culture that is both friendly and sociable.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project budgets, fees, and team meetings.
  • Oversee projects typically ranging from 15m to 20m.
  • Utilise COSTX effectively and demonstrate proficiency in NEC and JCT forms of contract.
  • Engage in value engineering, cost planning, and tendering.
  • Handle projects from inception to completion, including contract administration.
  • Maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in your work.
Requirements:
  • Postgraduate experience in Quantity Surveying with a Consultancy or Contractor.
  • Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Benefits:
  • Pension, Life Insurance, full Private Medical Insurance, and a Medical Cash Plan.
  • Childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, and membership benefits including shopping discounts, cinema savings, hotel bookings, and insurance discounts.
  • 2 days of charity leave annually, in addition to standard annual leave.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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