Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Lancashire
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing North West house builder, delivering high-quality family homes across the region and wider Yorkshire market.

The business has a strong reputation for developing attractive new-build residential communities in carefully selected locations, with a focus on quality, design and delivering homes that meet the needs of modern families.

The successful candidate will join a well-established commercial team working on residential developments across the North West, including a current development of high-quality 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes in the Preston/Goosnargh area.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and develop their career within a successful residential house builder.

Working alongside the Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will assist with the commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to final account.

This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to build their experience within house building and residential development, with excellent exposure to the full commercial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of residential developments

Assisting with procurement of subcontractors, materials and services

Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Assisting with tender analysis and comparison

Preparing and maintaining commercial documentation

Assisting with subcontract orders and contractual documentation

Monitoring project costs and expenditure

Assisting with valuations, applications for payment and payment certificates

Supporting monthly cost/value reporting and forecasting

Monitoring variations, change and additional works

Assisting with cost control and identifying potential commercial risks

Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers

Assisting with subcontractor payments and account management

Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts

Maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project

Assisting with cost reporting and commercial reviews

Developing strong working relationships across the construction and commercial teams

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Previous experience within construction or house building

A degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline would be advantageous

Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes

Knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost control

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Ability to work effectively with site and commercial teams

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

£30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits package

Permanent position with an established residential developer

North West-based residential developments

Excellent opportunity to develop your house building experience

Exposure to the full commercial project lifecycle

Support and development from an experienced commercial team

Long-term career progression

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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