Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lymington

Salary: -35,000 - -50,000

Bennett & Game are representing a well-established, specialist construction company who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

The company is a CIOB Chartered construction firm with a strong local reputation across Hampshire and Dorset. They specialise in bespoke high-end residential new builds, heritage refurbishments, Passivhaus projects and commercial developments, delivering projects ranging from smaller works through to multi-million-pound developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a few years of experience looking to take the next step in their commercial career. The successful candidate will join an established team, working closely with an experienced Managing Surveyor who will provide hands-on guidance and development. The company is open to candidates from other construction sectors who demonstrate the right attitude, commercial aptitude and genuine interest in high-end residential construction.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary of -35,000 - -50,000 depending on experience
* 30 days holiday including bank holidays
* Full study support towards relevant qualifications, including course fees and day release where applicable
* Clear opportunities for career progression within the commercial team
* Direct access to senior management and company directors
* Workplace pension
* Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
* Exposure to high-end residential and commercial construction projects

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

* Support the commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
* Measure and price works from drawings and specifications
* Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and interim valuations
* Obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, review tenders and assist with procurement decisions
* Monitor project costs against budgets and contribute to cost value reporting (CVR)
* Assist with subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final account agreements
* Maintain accurate commercial records and financial reporting
* Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients on commercial matters
* Develop an understanding of project-specific cost management and commercial processes across a varied portfolio of projects

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

* Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role, ideally with two to three years of relevant experience
* Experience working for a construction contractor, with high-end residential experience advantageous
* Candidates from commercial fit-out or other construction sectors will also be considered
* Good understanding of cost control, commercial reporting and subcontractor management
* Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident using Microsoft Excel and standard commercial documentation
* Professional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, subcontractors and site teams
* Positive attitude, commercial aptitude and a willingness to learn and develop
* Genuine interest in high-end residential construction and the ability to adapt to the sector
* Relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualifications, or working towards one, advantageous
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to travel between the office and project sites

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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