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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor | Salary: andpound;40-50k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits | Location: Leed area
Contract: Permanent

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction and modular solutions business based near Morley. This role will take responsibility for the commercial management of installation, demobilisation and alteration projects across a fleet of modular units within the hire division.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of multiple work packages within a fast-paced environment, working closely with operational teams to ensure strong commercial control and project delivery.

The role:

andbull; Commercially manage installation, demobilisation and alteration projects across the hire fleet
andbull; Develop scopes of works, obtain supply chain quotations and prepare quotations for customers
andbull; Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and claims
andbull; Monitor project budgets, forecast costs and produce accurate commercial reporting
andbull; Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks in line with company governance
andbull; Procure materials and services, including negotiating pricing and placing orders with supply chain partners
andbull; Authorise and manage project variations, subcontract packages and material orders
andbull; Work from drawings, specifications and scope of works to support accurate procurement and cost control
andbull; Liaise closely with operational teams to ensure real-time cost visibility and commercial control
andbull; Manage subcontract accounts and maintain strong supplier relationships
andbull; Collaborate with operational, technical and finance teams to support successful project delivery

Candidate requirements:

andbull; Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, maintenance, or projects environments
andbull; Formal QS qualification (BSc, HND or similar) desirable, or equivalent industry experience
andbull; Strong experience in subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost reporting
andbull; Experience managing multiple concurrent work packages or projects
andbull; Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scope of works
andbull; Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise project recovery
andbull; Highly organised with strong attention to detail
andbull; Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally with operational and finance teams
andbull; Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
andbull; Background in repairs, maintenance or hard FM environments desirable
andbull; Full UK driving licence required

Benefits:

andbull; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
andbull; Enhanced pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution)
andbull; Life assurance (4x base salary)
andbull; Medical cash plan
andbull; Buy and sell holiday scheme
andbull; Discounted gym membership

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering innovative modular building solutions, with strong career development opportunities within a growing commercial team.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

Key words: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Construction QS, Commercial Surveyor, Cost Manager, Modular Construction
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