Assistant Quantity Surveyor
3 days ago
Plymouth
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - SC Clearance Location: HM Naval Base, Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Join Our Team! We're looking for a detail-driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a wide range of projects across a secure estate. If you're ready to grow your career in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Your Role Includes: Pre-Construction • Preparing and issuing tender enquiries, • Reviewing tender returns for accuracy and value, • Creating cost estimates (ROCs) for proposed works, • Supporting scope and pricing document development, • Engaging with suppliers for competitive tenders Commercial Reporting & Risk • Assisting with monthly cost reports and forecasts, • Monitoring budgets and flagging issues, • Updating risk registers with commercial insights, • Supporting post-project reviews Live Project Delivery • Supporting projects from award to completion, • Preparing and submitting payment applications, • Managing change control and subcontract orders, • Tracking costs, budgets, and cash flows What We're Looking For: Essential Skills • Experience in QS, commercial, procurement, or project support, • Understanding of tendering and commercial documentation, • Strong communication and numeracy skills, • Organised and deadline-driven, • Proficient in MS Excel & Word Desirable Extras • Experience with MOD contracts or secure sites, • Familiar with CAFM systems, • Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts, • Interest in project management, • Studying towards QS qualifications (HNC, degree, RICS) Important Requirement: It is essential that candidates have a 5-year checkable work history in the UK. This is a mandatory requirement due to the nature of the site and will be verified during the recruitment process.