Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Australasian Recruitment Company
ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded residential construction company renowned for delivering exceptional, detail-focused projects across South West London. Working closely with the Company Directors, Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor and key stakeholders, you will support the financial and contractual management of multiple high-end residential developments. With a strong reputation built on client recommendations, quality workmanship and reliable project delivery, this role offers the chance to become part of a professional, collaborative and customer-focused team.ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR ROLE:

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities and tender submissions within required timescales
• Supporting measurement and take-offs from drawings and specifications under supervision
• Assisting with the preparation of variation documentation
• Collaborating with the commercial team to evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assisting with cost tracking, valuations and payment applications
• Supporting procurement and contract administration activities, including maintaining project files, commercial records and cost data
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports, cost forecasts and project progress updates
• Attending site visits to monitor project progress, variations and record-keeping requirements
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and industry standards
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining strong supplier relationships to gather information and secure the best available pricing
• Supporting the management of subcontractor contracts, ensuring all variations are accurately documented
• Attending client meetings where required, accurately recording key information and ensuring actions are completed in line with project requirements
• Supporting the Quantity Surveyor in liaising closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting

ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR ESSENTIALS:

• Maintaining discretion and handling confidential client information with the utmost professionalism
• Applying strong communication skills when interacting with clients, contractors, site teams, directors and the head office finance team
• Taking a proactive approach to problem-solving, seeking solutions and collaborating with others to resolve issues effectively
• Managing multiple deadlines effectively whilst working under pressure
• Maintaining a positive attitude and proactive, can-do approach to resolving challenges and achieving successful outcomes
• Holding a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Demonstrating experience within a similar Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within specialist contracting or main contracting environments, preferably within a smaller organisation
• Applying strong commercial awareness and numerical aptitude
• Utilising advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working with Bluebeam or similar software packages, although this is not essential

ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR BENEFITS:

• Receiving a workplace pension scheme
• Enjoying 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Accessing Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme benefits

If you feel that you fit the above criteria then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.