Discipline: Junior Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per annum
Our client is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior 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.
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