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The Company
Our client is a well-established, family-owned commercial construction firm with extensive experience in delivering top-tier projects across the UK. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including shopfitting, groundworks, and commercial decorating and are committed to excellence in every project they undertake. Their strong reputation is built on their dedication to quality, client satisfaction, and their ability to bring diverse projects to life with expert construction services.
The Project
As an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing a key role as part of the commercial team on a diverse range of projects including retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating. You will be supporting and overseeing all aspects of cost management, from initial client discussions to project completion to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- Full UK driving license
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Experience in groundworks (not essential but desirable)
- History of operating in retail and shopfitting (not essential but desired)
- Extensive background within the industry, working for a leading commercial construction company
- Extensive experience of working in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position, holding a minimum of 3 years' experience
- Previous experience working on projects within the retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating sector in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or comparable position
Additional skills;
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Analytical and mathematical skills
- Excellent sales and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
- Strong communication and attention to details
- Understanding of construction laws and regulations
- The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
- A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
- Efficient utilisation of advanced IT tools and software such as Bluebeam (experience with Bluebeam is desired not essential)
The Role
- Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Job Type: Permanent
- Project: Various retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating projects
- Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Duties
- Preparing material reconciliations
- Monthly stock taking for valuations
- Measurement and valuation of works
- Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets
- Assisting in the development of risk mitigation strategies
- Assisting in preparation of financial reports and valuations
- Communicating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Assisting the Quantity Surveyor with subcontract payments
- Assist in preparing tender documentation for upcoming projects
- Evaluating and comparing tender submissions from contractors
- Assist with site visits and surveys across the country as needed
- Contributing to the development and monitoring of project budgets
- Identifying and assessing potential risks related to cost and contracts
- Measurement and valuation of sub-contractors work for payment and final account
- Collaborate with the Quantity Surveyor to establish internal pricing structures for the company
- Track and oversee project costs, ensuring effective cost management and staying within budget
- Communicate regularly and effectively with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure the seamless execution of the project
- Assist with conducting detailed onsite measurements and performing surveying activities to support project accuracy and planning
- Analysing and evaluating project specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and associated costs
- Support the commercial team in creating detailed client quotations by assisting with the preparation and organisation of necessary materials and information
This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant at Caval on (phone number removed)
