What's the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is ready to progress their career. This role will provide you with the construction-related experience you need to advance your professional competency journey with RICS. You will work on a variety of projects across different sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure, with project values ranging from £1m to £50m.

You will be part of our dynamic and collaborative team in our newly refurbished office, creating a vibrant, modern, and professional environment. You will work closely with senior team members to support the delivery of significant projects.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Assist with the day-to-day delivery of construction projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates and evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals.
• Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation, and reporting of tenders.
• Attend and actively participate in client and contractor meetings.
• Advise on contract terms and prepare building contract documentation.
• Agree on monthly valuations and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Value and agree on post-contract variations.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Develop skills to provide a single point of contact, taking responsibility for all aspects of a project.
• Visit construction sites to gain a better understanding of construction technology and assess contractor applications for payment.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• A relevant degree in quantity surveying or a similar RICS-accredited course.
• Working towards MRICS status or a desire to commence.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with relevant QS software applications, such as CostX and Bluebeam, is desirable.
• Good communication skills and experience in report writing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Career Development Opportunities

A variety of training programs, mentorship options, and defined career development paths are available to support progression towards MRICS and further professional advancement.

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