Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor  – High-End Residential / Commercial

Poole, Dorset

Salary up to £30,000 + 20 Days Holiday + Pension + Bonus

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a family run building contractor based in Poole, Dorset who is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the business. The company has a long tradition of building high quality projects ranging from high-end new-build houses, bespoke refurbishments, extensions, alterations, refurbishments to school buildings, church halls and commercial projects.

Due to a sustained period of growth, they are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Assistant with buying or estimating experience to join their commercial department.

The Role:

The ideal candidate would have experience working in a similar role for a Main Contractor, Developer or Subcontractor and  have a formal qualification (Degree/HNC/Diploma) in construction or surveying.

Whilst possessing a qualification or having experience would be an advantage, fair consideration and training will be given to a candidate who is able to demonstrate their ability and eagerness to develop the necessary skills quickly to grow into the role.

Key Tasks

• Assist with compiling and tendering of subcontract and supplier packages.
• Assist with the placing and management of subcontract and supplier order packages.
• Assist with both on-site and drawing based measurement to produce quantities for material ordering and checking of invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of and invoicing of monthly client valuations.
• Assist the commercial department in the daily tasks relative to running of numerous construction projects.
• Assist in the monthly checking of sub-contractor and supplier invoices to ensure agreed costings and rates and issue approval of payment.
• General administration to assist in efficient running of busy commercial department.

Key Skills

• Be friendly but professionalism is of paramount importance.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• Well organised and possess a methodical approach.
• Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Dropbox.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• An appreciation of commercial awareness.
• Possess enthusiasm and initiative.
• Own transport.

On Offer

• Salary up to £30,000.
• 20 days holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• Bonus
• Ongoing training and development.

If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on 02380 972 394 / 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk