Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: ###### Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£40k-£50k basic (dependent on experience) plus competitive package inc car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus. Company & Project: A profitable Main Contractor with a proven track record of delivering projects across Essex are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a variety of projects across the Education, Healthcare, and Defence sectors in the local area. The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression to Quantity Surveyor level, with full support for further professional development, RICS APC guidance or CIOB and internal training. The business has a robust and long-standing senior level team that would be excellent mentors for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor joining the regional office. Duties & Responsibilities: Assisting in daily commercial
management functions during both 2nd stage procurement/PCSA and on-site delivery. Assisting with measurement & valuations. Preparation of applications for payment. Ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. Reconciling accounts and managing small-to-medium subcontract packages. Assisting in the placement of subcontract orders. Helping identify potential commercial risks, tracking change management. Supporting the production of monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports. Desirable Experience: Minimum 2 years+ experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Basic knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts would be advantageous. Emerging negotiation skills and a proactive attitude toward learning procurement processes. Previous Roles: Trainee Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Graduate Quantity Surveyor OR Junior Surveyor. Qualifications & Skills, Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (completed or part-way through), or comparable qualification