Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Structures & Construction
Bishopsgate, Central London
£40,000 - £50,000 + Travel + Healthcare + Pension + Package
Structures | Cut & Carve | RC Frame | Groundworks | Construction
 
Build Your Career with a Growing London Contractor
An established and expanding specialist contractor is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Bishopsgate, Central London.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS with around 2+ years' construction experience who wants greater project exposure, responsibility and a clear route towards Quantity Surveyor level.
 
Experience within structures, structural alterations, cut & carve, demolition, RC frames or groundworks would be particularly relevant. However, this is not essential, and applications are welcomed from Assistant Quantity Surveyors from main contractor, subcontractor or other construction backgrounds.
 
You will join an experienced commercial team, working on technically interesting London projects while developing your experience across procurement, cost management, variations, valuations and final accounts.
 
The Role
Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and senior commercial management, you will support the commercial delivery of projects from procurement through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
Preparing and managing subcontractor packages
Supporting valuations, variations and payment applications
Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial performance
Assisting with monthly cost reporting and forecasting
Identifying and managing variations and change
Working closely with project and site teams
Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
Attending commercial and project meetings
Assisting with final accounts
Developing towards independently managing your own projects and packages The Company
The business is a well-established and growing London contractor specialising in technically challenging construction projects, including structural alterations, cut & carve, demolition, groundworks, RC frames, refurbishment and basement construction.
 
They have built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across London and continue to expand their workload and commercial team.
 
For an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor, this provides the opportunity to gain specialist technical experience while learning from an established commercial team and progressing towards Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
 
What They Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:

Around 2+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
Experience within construction, either for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
Structures, cut & carve, RC frame, groundworks or demolition experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Degree, HNC or equivalent Quantity Surveying qualification preferred
Experience assisting with procurement, valuations, variations and cost management
Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
Confidence communicating with site teams and subcontractors
A proactive attitude and desire to develop into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor Candidates from a main contracting background are actively encouraged to apply, particularly those looking to gain greater exposure to complex structural and specialist construction packages.
 
Salary & Package

£40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
Travel allowance
26 days annual leave
5% pension contribution
Healthcare
Central London office
Ongoing training and development
Regular salary reviews
Clear progression to Quantity Surveyor
Exposure to technically challenging London projects Apply
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a couple of years' construction experience and want to join a growing contractor where you can develop quickly, apply using one of the options below:

Apply directly through the job board
Send your CV to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk
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