Assistant Quantity Surveyor
hace 10 días
Blackpool
Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Salary: Circa £30,000 (dependent on experience) Company Overview Our client is an established and reputable main contractor based in Lancashire, delivering a diverse range of construction projects including new builds, design & build (D&B), and refurbishments notably in the leisure sector. With a strong and growing pipeline of work, typically ranging from £500K to £2M, they are looking to expand their commercial team with the addition of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a supportive and growing team. The role will offer exposure to a mix of estimating, buying support, and commercial duties, providing a well-rounded foundation for career development within the construction industry. You will work closely with the commercial team, supporting the financial and contractual management of multiple projects while gaining hands-on experience across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Assist with cost control, budgeting, and financial management across multiple projects, • Support the estimating and buying functions, including obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations, • Assist with procurement and negotiation to ensure best value and quality, • Support the preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates, • Work alongside senior team members to manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms, • Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, • Provide general commercial support across new build, refurbishment, and D&B projects, • Assist in monitoring project performance to ensure delivery on time and within budget Key Requirements • Ideally 1+ year experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar role, • Some exposure to estimating, buying, or commercial project support, • Understanding of construction processes, particularly within main contracting, • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn, • Good numerical and commercial awareness, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) What's on Offer • Opportunity to gain broad experience across estimating, buying, and commercial functions, • Clear career progression within a growing and successful contractor, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Exposure to a variety of interesting projects across multiple sectors Summary This role is ideal for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a dynamic main contractor, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of projects and commercial responsibilities.