Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Plymouth | Property & Construction Consultancy Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can get involved in genuinely interesting projects, broaden your experience and work towards the next stage of your career? We're working with a growing property and construction consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Plymouth team with an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. With a diverse project portfolio across the UK, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers while taking on increasing responsibility. The Opportunity You'll have the chance to work across a varied range of sectors and project types, with values ranging from several hundred thousand pounds through to major £20m+ developments. Projects include: Residential developments and regeneration schemes Healthcare projects, including hospital ward refurbishments and GP surgeries Listed and historic buildings, including refurbishment and conversion projects Hotels Housing association schemes across the UK Industrial and commercial developments Major mixed-use schemes incorporating residential and retail… and more!You'll work closely with the wider team across cost management, project management and building surveying, giving you excellent exposure to the wider consultancy environment. What You'll Be Doing As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the delivery of projects from early stages through to completion, including: Assisting with cost planning, estimating and budgeting Preparing and maintaining cost reports Supporting procurement and tendering exercises Assisting with contract administration and commercial management Valuations, variations and payment applications Monitoring project costs and expenditure Supporting senior surveyors with client reporting and meetings Working alongside Project Managers and other disciplines to deliver successful projects Developing your technical knowledge and taking on greater responsibility as your experience growsThere is also scope for someone with the right ambition and experience to develop their Project Management and QS skillset, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who doesn't want to be restricted to one discipline long-term. What They're Looking For We're keen to speak with Assistant Quantity Surveyors with at least 18 months' consultancy experience who are looking to progress their career. Ideally, you will have: Experience within a property/construction consultancy environment Around 18+ months' Quantity Surveying experience Exposure to cost management and commercial delivery Good understanding of construction processes and contracts Strong communication and organisational skills A proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility A relevant degree or professional qualification An interest in progressing towards MRICS, where applicable A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicleSector experience is open - it's your consultancy background, attitude and potential that matter most. What's On Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you can gain exposure to a wide variety of sectors, project values and disciplines rather than being pigeonholed into one area. You'll benefit from: Hybrid and flexible working A varied and interesting project portfolio Strong exposure to experienced QS and PM professionals Genuine career progression APC/professional development support The opportunity to broaden your skillset across QS and PM A collaborative, close-knit consultancy environmentIf you're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready for a role where you can learn quickly, get involved in major projects and build a long-term consultancy career, apply today! For more information, please contact Georgie Marden. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business