Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Your new company

With 40 years of experience in the industry, this company provides award winning civil engineering programmes and highway services to a number of public sector clients. Working alongside local authorities, they aim to create communities where people want to live, work, and play.

Your new role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting our Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers in managing projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate will

• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare accurate cost estimates for projects, including comprehensive assessments of materials, labour, and overhead costs.
• Assist in the evaluation of subcontractor and supplier quotations, working closely with our procurement team to ensure cost-efficiency and quality.
• Participate in reviewing and administering construction contracts, handling variations, claims, and maintaining contract documentation.
• Monitor project expenditures and budgets, providing timely and accurate reports and forecasts to the project team.
• Conduct on-site measurements and valuations to assess project progress and verify compliance with contractual terms.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives efficiently.

About you

Alongside your excellent relationship building skills, diplomacy and your enthusiasm for taking good care of people you will fit into the following specifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Quantity Surveying, Highways Management, or a related field and/or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• It is desirable CSCS Card.
• Full drivers Licence.
• Strong analytical skillset to assess project costs, quantities, and data accurately.
• Meticulous in their work, as small errors in cost estimates or documentation can have significant consequences.
• Effective communication is essential to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and colleagues to drive a successful project.

If this sounds like your next role, get in touch with the Pave team today to find out more or apply now!