Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Description
Our company is seeking an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.
* Take off quantities for tendering and cost plan purposes, budget control, and pre-agreement of accounts.
* Assist the Commercial Bid Team in tender preparations.
* Identify MOM errors, inconsistencies, opportunities, alternatives, and risks.
The ideal candidate will have a degree or HND qualification in a construction-related course, at least 2 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, and experience of cost capture and identifying issues at an early stage.
We are looking for someone with good commercial skills and awareness, excellent numerical and literacy skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience in reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications, producing take-offs/BOQ's, and ability to work to strict deadlines in compliance with relevant conditions of contract and company policy.
Key Responsibilities
* Take off quantities for tendering/cost plan purposes, budget control, and pre-agreement of accounts.
* Assist Commercial Bid Team in tender preparations.
* Identify MOM errors/inconsistencies/opportunities/alternatives/risks.
* Manage subcontractor accounts, including measured works, variations, contractor-charging, and giving required notices when applicable.
* Maintain accurate records for valuations, cost value reconciliation sheets, additional works, and alleged defects or issues.
Requirements
* Degree/HND qualified in construction-related course.
* At least 2 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
* Experience of cost capture and identifying issues at an early stage.
* Good commercial skills and awareness.
* Excellent numerical and literacy skills.
* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including DOE + benefits.