Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Construction) - Romsey - £30,000 - £40,000

Are you an experienced and highly skilled construction Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge? We are currently working with our client, a reputable construction company based in Romsey. They are looking for a dedicated QS to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the project, ensuring its successful completion within the allocated time frame.

The role offers 23 days Holiday plus bank holidays, plus one additional day per year. The candidate will receive Private medical after 6 months. This role also offers a Pension of 5% employer 3 percent candidate.

The role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Construction) includes:

Supporting the Commercial Director primarily and provide additional support to Construction Director and Site Managers, as required, to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently.

Working under the supervision of the Commercial Director, you will be expected to accomplish administrative duties like conducting feasibility studies and preparing budgets for construction projects.

As an assistant quantity surveyor, you are responsible for cost estimations and ensuring project budgets are managed during the construction process, working together with site managers and the accounts department.

You will work closely with the site teams to check project progress and liaise with clients and contractors to ensure that the project doesn't exceed the established budgets.

Site visits are a must - weekly updates on procurement will be required for the senior team meetings.

Key Responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor (Construction):

• Assisting the Commercial Director with the estimating process including sending out the tender project packages for pricing, tracking responses and updating the project documentation.
• Assisting the Construction Director and Site Managers on site with take-offs for materials, verify quantities with requisitions, create purchase orders and maintain accurate records of invoices and payments in collaboration with other departments.
• Research and identify potential suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms; place orders allowing for the necessary lead times and track shipments to ensure timely delivery for each project.
• Manage scheduling of external and internal meetings with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, including agendas, email, phone calls, and documents as required.
• Assist with general office administration including answering incoming calls, taking deliveries, and assisting the office-based team with any other duties.

If you are currently an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge with a established and growing organisation with a impressive reputation please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today for a informal conversation