Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well established contractor who are targeting some impressive growth plans, to work on a number of social housing refurbishment works.

Based in County Durham, they offer a supportive and dynamic work environment for talented people to build their career.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Value: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with maximum value for clients and stakeholders.
Drive Sustainability: Support energy-efficient and renewable technology installations, helping communities transition to greener living.
Manage Risks: Maintain tight control of costs, contracts, and potential risks to ensure project success.
Inspire and Lead: Guide junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
Client Satisfaction: Build strong relationships with clients and partners, ensuring they receive outstanding service and project outcomes.
Constantly review own performance and strive to improve quality in all tasks.
Adapt to new tasks and industry changes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experienced in quantity surveying and knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes
Possess a high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel is essential for the role
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills able to work of a wider team
Manage own workload
Thorough understanding of Surveying and Estimating
Good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return
Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems

This is a permanent position and ElvetRecruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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