Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyors

Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyors

Location: London SE1 2AU
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hour working week; Monday to Friday.
Benefits: Flexible working for all staff, Paid birthday leave, Paid volunteering leave, Life assurance and permanent health insurance, Travel Loans, Cycle to work Scheme, Paid professional subscriptions, Contribution to personal (non-career) learning goals, Local concessionary gym rates and corporate discounts!

Monaghans provide multi-disciplinary building consultancy services delivering quality professional advice and expertise to clients across a diverse range of business sectors throughout the UK and Europe.

We are seeking Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyors to join our Manchester and London offices to work on projects predominantly in the retail and leisure sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day project assistance to Quantity Surveyors in the delivery of projects
• Analysing construction cost information and reporting on findings, often including negotiation
• Using digital measurement software, undertake measurement exercises from detailed drawings
• Utilise and develop key project documents (Tender Reports, Cost Reports, etc.)
• Prepare project specific Tender and Contract Documentation
• Understand and maintain awareness of the different Building Contracts available and corresponding legislation

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying (min 2:1 or equivalent) ideally with RICS accreditation.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Quantity Surveying and the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Time management and leadership skills
• Great organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed and supporting other team members when required
• Commitment, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
• Team player, capable of a flexible approach to ensure client and managers deadlines are achieved
• Energetic & self-motivated
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Excellent IT proficiency
• General knowledge of current industry developments

Successful candidates will be offered excellent career development opportunities supported by our varied and challenging workload.

Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications such as MRICS.

No agencies please.