Our client is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Piccadilly, Central London.
Working closely alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play an important role in supporting the commercial management of a range of refurbishment and structural alteration projects, with values typically ranging from 250,000 to 6 million.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS looking to develop their commercial skills and progress their career, with the support and guidance of a Senior QS.
The Role
Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will gain exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including:
Assisting with project budgets and cost control
Procurement and tendering of subcontract packages
Preparing and analysing subcontractor quotations
Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
Preparing valuations and variations
Monitoring project costs against budgets
Assisting with cost reporting and forecasting
Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
Maintaining accurate commercial records
Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
Working closely with the Senior QS and wider project team to ensure projects are delivered successfully
They are looking for someone who is commercially minded, organised and keen to develop within a construction environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor
A good understanding of construction and commercial processes
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication and negotiation skills
The ability to work as part of a team
A genuine desire to develop and progress their career
There is scope for the right individual to take on increasing responsibility and progress within the commercial team as their experience develops.
Salary: Up to 55,000 for the right individual, depending on experience
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career, or a QS looking for an opportunity with a well-established Central London contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.