Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Professional-and-Technical
Contact name: Claire Spiers

Contact email: claire.spiers@konnectrecruit.co.uk
Job ref: 4121
Published: about 3 years ago

Konnect are currently recruiting for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a local Civil Engineering firm, based in Winchester. Our client specialises in Civil Engineering, ground-works, Demolition, Remediation and Soil treatment. 

Our client is expanding due to demands of up and coming projects. across both the commercial and residential sectors. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Measurement, pricing, and evaluation of tenders
  • Assist the process from contract award through to final account agreement
  • Cost management
  • Administration of sub-contractor accounts
  • Involvement in producing and submitting applications for payment 
  • Procurement of subcontractors
  • Assist variations, ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.
  • Understand construction issues, drawings and works. Ensure projects have all current drawings/ up to date information to work from
  • Understand procurement and its impact on job cost/performance
  • Assist with valuation of completed work

Requirements:

  • Relevant Qualification (e.g., HNC /HND/Degree/Diploma) preferred
  • Relevant experience as an Assistant QS (1yr +)
  • A background of working with sub-contractors in ground-works.
  • Proficient computer skills particularly in excel.
  • General knowledge of contracts/ contractual terms
  • General reasoning ability and ability to take on new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Possess good skill with numbers and strong mathematical ability.
  • Ability to gather and analyse information skilfully.
  • Good negotiation skills

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please don't hesitate to contact Claire Spiers at Konnect Recruit. 

Email: Claire.spiers@konnectrecruit.co.uk 

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