Job Description
Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lymington
Salary: 35,000 - 50,000
Bennett & Game are representing a well-established, specialist construction company who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.
The company is a CIOB Chartered construction firm with a strong local reputation across Hampshire and Dorset. They specialise in bespoke high-end residential new builds, heritage refurbishments, Passivhaus projects and commercial developments, delivering projects ranging from smaller works through to multi-million-pound developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a few years of experience looking to take the next step in their commercial career. The successful candidate will join an established team, working closely with an experienced Managing Surveyor who will provide hands-on guidance and development. The company is open to candidates from other construction sectors who demonstrate the right attitude, commercial aptitude and genuine interest in high-end residential construction.
Salary & Benefits
Salary of 35,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
30 days holiday including bank holidays
Full study support towards relevant qualifications, including course fees and day release where applicable
Clear opportunities for career progression within the commercial team
Direct access to senior management and company directors
Workplace pension
Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
Exposure to high-end residential and commercial construction projects
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview
Support the commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
Measure and price works from drawings and specifications
Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and interim valuations
Obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations, review tenders and assist with procurement decisions
Monitor project costs against budgets and contribute to cost value reporting (CVR)
Assist with subcontractor accounts, applications for payment and final account agreements
Maintain accurate commercial records and financial reporting
Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients on commercial matters
Develop an understanding of project-specific cost management and commercial processes across a varied portfolio of projects
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements
Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role, ideally with two to three years of relevant experience
Experience working for a construction contractor, with high-end residential experience advantageous
Candidates from commercial fit-out or other construction sectors will also be considered
Good understanding of cost control, commercial reporting and subcontractor management
Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Excel and standard commercial documentation
Professional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, subcontractors and site teams
Positive attitude, commercial aptitude and a willingness to learn and develop
Genuine interest in high-end residential construction and the ability to adapt to the sector
Relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualifications, or working towards one, advantageous
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to travel between the office and project sites
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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