Location: Brentwood / Essex
Salary: £30k to £43k
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Construction
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our commercial and project teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in quantity surveying while gaining hands-on experience in cost management, contract administration, and project financials.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in preparing and managing project estimates.
* Valuation of works using a schedule of rates.
* Help record variations and assist in preparing and submitting final accounts.
* Conduct site surveys and contribute to the Construction Phase Plan and Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS).
* Monitor and track project costs, ensuring financial control and reporting.
* Checking completed projects and managing snagging lists.
* Measure and review subcontractor valuations and assist in final account agreements.
* Record and report extra works while keeping clients informed.
* Attend team meetings and site meetings with clients and stakeholders.
* Managing small projects, fulfilling QS duties under supervision.
Key Requirements:
* Experience in quantity surveying, ideally within Construction.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
* Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
* A degree, diploma, or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred