Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Astral House, Watford (also flexible to Southwark or Bulls Lodge, Chelmsford) - Hybrid Working, 3 days in office 2 working from home

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for that next step in your career?
We are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to advance their skills and take on more responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow within the construction and civil engineering sector.

About the Role:
Based primarily at our Watford office, with flexibility to work from Southwark or Bulls Lodge (Chelmsford), you will be responsible for supporting our commercial and project management teams. You will play a key role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, ensuring they stay within budget.
• Project Support: Providing accurate financial and commercial advice to the project team throughout the project life cycle.
• Document Preparation: Preparing tender and contract documents, including detailed bills of quantities.
• Cost Control: Monitoring and controlling project costs and managing budgets effectively.
• Risk Management: Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Subcontractor Management: Overseeing subcontractor procurement, handling payments, and finalizing accounts.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within the construction or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tender processes, and cost control mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership with a professional body such as RICS is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?
This role is perfect for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor who's ready to progress to a Junior QS position. If you're looking to enhance your skills and contribute to a range of exciting projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Preferred base in Watford, with options to work from Southwark or Chelmsford if needed.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.