Location: Essex
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Build Your Career with a Leading Tier One Main Contractor
Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with one of the UK's leading Tier One Main Contractors
We're looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team based in Essex, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the Education and Healthcare sectors. You'll gain exposure to projects ranging from refurbishment schemes through to major new-build developments valued at up to £50 million, providing an excellent platform to develop your commercial expertise and progress your career.
The Role
Working alongside experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you'll support the commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the commercial management of construction projects.
Procuring subcontractors and suppliers.
Preparing tender and contract documentation.
Valuing subcontractor applications and processing payments.
Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and budget management.
Managing variations and change control.
Assisting with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
Ensuring commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to build a long-term career within a leading contractor.
You'll ideally have:
A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Previous experience working for a Main Contractor (including placement year experience).
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
Salary of up to £40,000.
Car allowance.
Annual bonus.
Competitive pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Life assurance.
Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
Structured training and ongoing professional development.
Support towards professional qualifications, including RICS where applicable.
The opportunity to work on landmark Education and Healthcare projects valued up to £50 million.
Genuine career progression within a respected Tier One Main Contractor.
Why Join
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering high-quality projects that have a lasting impact on local communities. You'll be supported by an experienced commercial team, gain exposure to complex projects and benefit from clear career progression within one of the UK's most respected contractors.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year