Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career?

Does the thought of working for an award winning bespoke developer appeal to you?

Then get in touch!

The Company:

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant QS to join my client, a leading South West regional residential developer. Privately owned, they pride themselves on high standards and building the finest quality homes in some of the most desirable locations across the South West. As a regional business, the culture and ethos for the company is set by Senior Management and driven by their expanding enthusiastic team.

The Opportunity:

Due to the continued growth and expansion across the South West region and with an increased pipeline of work, they are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with the appointment of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (or Trainee Quantity Surveyor looking to step up), to work alongside and for the Commercial Manager. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for 1 to 2 new build housing developments under the guidance and support of the Commercial Manager.

About you:

An existing Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Experience working in the construction industry – either working for a main contractor, consultancy, housing association or residential/mixed-use developer

Have completed a degree/college education in Commerical Management, Quantity Surveying, Purchasing or a related degree

Have effective organisation & time management skills

Have excellent negotiating skills

Methodical, conscientious, and organised, works to deliver exacting standards

Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided

Articulate, clear and credible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Able to work on own initiative

Effective communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally

Self–disciplined, with demonstrably suitable time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities