Assistant Quantity Surveyor – £15m New Build Residential – West L

Assistant Quantity Surveyor, £30-40K + Car Allowance + Travel Allowance + Pension
Location: West London

Skilled Careers is currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a market leading main contractor with all Projects within the M25 with projects ranging between £5 – 40m. The successful applicant will be working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor and joining a vibrant and enthusiastic surveying team working on new build projects. The company carry out work in the public and private sectors, undertaking a mixture of contracts that include social, private and mixed use residential schemes.

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be engaged on a 3 small new build Social Housing projects consisting of 24 flats low rise, RC Frame block. 10 new traditional build town houses and demo and new build of 36 flats and 23 new build low rise RC Frame flats supporting a senior Quantity Surveyor with the opportunity to develop into a Quantity Surveyor in the next 12-18 months.

Duties for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

– Working on several projects at any one time you will be responsible for re-measurement, recording and distribution of information in respect of your projects
– Managing the process of subcontractors
– Assisting with the preparation of the final account
– Candidates must have on-site experience
– Be able to demonstrate adequate knowledge of construction and the building trade
– You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly organized
– Have a basic level of contractual awareness and be capable of working independently alongside another QS who will mentor and supervise your work.

Person Specification for the Successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor

– You will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of projects completed to date
– Previous longevity with a recognised main contractor or residential developer
– Working currently with a recognised main contractor on residential projects up to £17m
– Commutable distance to West London
– Ideally a HNC/HND, or BSc in Construction/Surveying related discipline

This opportunity represents an excellent career move for a young Surveyor seeking a move up from Trainee to Assistant or for an Assistant seeking more responsibility. With strong internal growth and the opportunity to receive 1st class training on the job there is a strong opportunity for career progression to QS or further!