Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: Birmingham - 2-3 days in office / 1 day on site / 1-2 days from home
Salary: £35,000 plus car allowance

The Opportunity..

A well-established construction and engineering company is seeking a commercially minded professional to join its Birmingham office. With annual turnover exceeding £100m, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in quantity surveying and /or estimating, who is looking for a varied role with long-term progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Commercial Manager and work closely with site and procurement teams, with key responsibilities including:

• Work alongside the procurement team to develop and maintain a centralised pricing database for estimating purposes.

• Support account management and design teams in preparing customer schedules of rates (SORs) and estimate sheets.

• Assist project managers in identifying and managing project variations, including costing, submissions, approvals, and maintaining variation accounts.

• Prepare monthly applications for payment, including materials on site and completed works.

• Review project costs against tender allowances and identify over/underspend trends.

• Record and analyse commercial data to support future pricing and project performance reviews.

• Support project managers with preparation and agreement of final accounts.

• Maintain and monitor final account trackers, ensuring deadlines are achieved.

• Provide contractual support by reviewing JCT amendments and identifying commercial implications such as payment terms and liquidated damages.

• Carry out detailed cost analysis on competitive tenders to support future commercial strategy and decision-making.

Key Requirements..

• Previous experience in quantity surveying or estimating, ideally within construction or engineering.

• Knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Educated to a high standard in a relevant subject (HNC/D, NVQ, Degree).

• Driving licence is essential.

What's on Offer?

• Broad and varied commercial role with exposure to estimating, surveying, and contract support.

• Long-term career progression within a growing national contractor.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership team.

To Apply..

Please apply via the website / job board or send your CV directly to [email protected]

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