What’s the Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is ready to progress their career. This opportunity will give you time construction related experience you need to progress assessment of your professional competency journey with RICS.
You will be part of our dynamic and collaborative team in our newly refurbished office, creating a vibrant, modern and professional environment and work closely with senior members team supporting the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects with the value ranging from £1m to £50m.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
• Assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects
• Building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates
• Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals
• Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation and reporting of tenders
• Attending and being actively involved in client and contractor meetings
• Advise upon contract terms and the preparation of building contract documentation
• Agreement of monthly valuations
• Preparation of monthly cost reports
• Valuing and agreeing post contract variations
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Develop skills that will enable you to provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of a project
• Attending construction sites to gain a better understanding of construction technology and assess contractor applications for payment
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
• Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course
• Working towards MRICS status, or a desire to commence
• Experience using Microsoft Office software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel in particular
• Experience of relevant QS Software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc…is desirable
• Good communication skills
• Experience in report writing