Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
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 housebuilder , 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 housebuilder.
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 housebuilding 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 housebuilding
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 housebuilding experience
Exposure to the full commercial project lifecycle
Support and development from an experienced commercial team
Long-term career progression
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If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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