Discipline: Junior Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per annum
Our client is seeking a motivated and ambitiousJunior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced project managers and senior quantity surveyors on a diverse range of construction projects.
The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account, gaining valuable experience across all aspects of quantity surveying while contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality projects.
General Responsibilities
Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial information, reports and advice to clients, project teams and senior management.
Support Project Managers and senior commercial staff in the day-to-day management and successful delivery of projects.
Ensure project deadlines are achieved and regularly report progress to senior team members.
Prepare professional documentation and reports in line with company standards.
Attend client, contractor and internal meetings, taking accurate minutes where required.
Carry out site visits and inspections as part of project delivery.
Maintain an understanding of current Health & Safety and environmental legislation and its application within construction projects.
Comply with the client's quality assurance procedures and project management processes.
Demonstrate strong organisational, communication and project management skills.
Key Duties:
Working alongside senior members of the commercial team, responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation of monthly project cost reports and commercial updates.
Preparing cost plans, feasibility studies, approximate estimates, Bills of Quantities, specifications and schedules of rates.
Supporting procurement activities, including tender preparation, tender analysis and recommendations.
Assisting with the preparation and administration of a range of construction contracts.
Preparing interim valuations, assessing contractor claims, managing variations and assisting with final accounts.
Maintaining and updating cost databases and benchmarking information.
Supporting change control throughout both the pre-contract and post-contract stages.
Assisting with the preparation and review of contract variations.
Supporting financial reviews and commercial reporting.
Preparing interim valuations throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Assisting with the negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
Supporting the preparation of contractual and dispute-related advice.
Reviewing commercial information prepared by senior colleagues and identifying any discrepancies or areas requiring amendment
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying role or a relevant placement year (desirable).
A genuine desire to build a successful career within the construction industry.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to occasional site visits.
Whats on Offer:
Competitive salary of
£37,000 – £42,000, depending on experience.
Excellent career development and mentoring from experienced professionals.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction projects.
Support towards professional development and chartership where applicable.
A collaborative, supportive and professional working environment.
Long-term career progression opportunities with an established and growing business.