Assistant/Intermediate QS

One of our Surrey based hi end building contractor clients with reputation on quality, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship have a fabulous vacancy for a full time enthusiastic Assistant / Intermediate QS based from their modern offices near Hindhead.

This is a great opportunity to join an ever growing commercial team to support the business and deliver small to medium bespoke projects for example Heritage Renovations and New Builds with values from £500,000 to around £7 - £8 million.

Working in a friendly office of around a dozen people, you will be reporting to the Commercial Lead.

Responsibilities: 

• Issued tender enquiries to subcontractors within deadlines.
• Analysed returns to secure commercially competitive packages.
• Supported Senior QS’s in pricing tenders and live projects, contributing to accurate and competitive submissions.
• Produced take-offs using Eque2 (Accounting, Estimating and Housebuilding solutions software) to support cost planning and procurement.
• Assessed inbound enquiries, determining project suitability; prepared high-level budget estimates using m2 rates and advised clients accordingly.
• Proactively generated new business opportunities by monitoring planning applications and issuing targeted marketing proposals to clients and architects.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• The ideal candidate holds a formal qualification in quantity surveying.
• Ideally 2 to 5 years+ experience working in a commercial role in the construction industry or someone new qualified would be considered.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office especially excel.
• Ability to work to a high standard and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Full driving licence desired.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package with genuine chance to progress your career within a forward thinking established main build contractor with a healthy order book for the next 12-18 months.