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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Maidstone
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are representing an established construction contractor who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

Based in Maidstone, the company has a turnover of circa £5m and specialises predominantly in high-end residential construction, alongside a selection of commercial projects. Their work includes bespoke residential builds, refurbishment and construction projects, with schemes typically ranging from £500k to £2.5m. All projects are located within approximately one hour of the Maidstone office, providing a predominantly office-based role with limited site travel.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with around 1-2 years' experience to develop their commercial career within a close-knit contractor. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will gain broad exposure across procurement, tendering, estimating, cost control and general commercial management, with genuine scope to take on increased responsibility as your experience develops.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
* Permanent position with an established Maidstone-based contractor
* Predominantly office-based role
* Projects typically valued between £500k and £2.5m
* All projects within approximately one hour of Maidstone
* Excellent exposure to high-end residential and commercial projects

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

* Assisting with the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to completion
* Managing the procurement of materials, subcontractors and suppliers
* Preparing and issuing tenders, obtaining quotations and assisting with negotiations
* Assisting with take-offs, estimating, valuations, variations and final accounts
* Monitoring procurement against project budgets and supporting cost control
* Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider project team on JCT contracts and commercial matters

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

* 1-2 years' experience within a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role
* Experience working for a construction contractor
* Experience within high-end residential, residential, commercial, fit-out or similar contracting environments
* Good understanding of procurement, tendering and subcontractor management
* Experience with take-offs and basic estimating
* Understanding of JCT contracts and general Quantity Surveying principles
* Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and attention to detail

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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