Assistant Quantity Surveyor

This role serves as a first step toward becoming a fully certified quantity surveyor and involves a mix of office-based administrative work and occasional on-site visits. Working under supervision, a successful applicant will assist with various tasks throughout a project's lifecycle, from tender stage to final account settlement.

• Cost Estimation & Planning :
  Analyzing construction drawings and specifications to help prepare estimates for material, labour, and other associated costs.
• Contract Administration :
  Assisting with the production, review, and administration of main contracts and subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Financial Management & Reporting :
  Monitoring project expenditure, tracking costs and revenue, preparing financial documents and budgets, and assisting with the creation of monthly cost reports.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management :
  Helping with the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, including assessing quotes and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Valuations & Payments :
  Assisting with preparing valuations for completed work, submitting applications for payment to clients, and ensuring payments are received on time.
• Risk Management :
  Identifying commercial risks related to market fluctuations or project changes and communicating them to the senior surveyor.
• Site Visits :
  Regularly visiting construction sites to monitor progress, take measurements, and liaise with site teams and contractors.

• A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is often required or preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.
• Good communication.
• Great problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with construction methods & standard measurement rules.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 08 : 00 - 17 : 00.

If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the Final date to receive applications / closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.