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:

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

Core Skills and Qualifications:

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