Assistant Quantity Surveyor (PPM/AQS) Ashton-Under-Lyne, England

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP40000 per annum + pension + expenses + holidays

Excellent opportunity to join a leading Joinery & Fit-out Contractor based from theie offices near Ashton Under Lyne. 

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Fit-Out supports the commercial and contractual management of office, retail, hospitality and other commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with commercial management of fit-out projects from tender through to final account.

  • Preparing cost plans, estimates and budgets.

  • Taking off quantities from drawings and specifications.

  • Preparing tender enquiries and analysing subcontractor quotations.

  • Procuring subcontractors and negotiating supplier costs.

  • Preparing interim valuations and payment applications.

  • Monitoring variations, change control and additional works.

  • Producing Cost Value Comparisons (CVCs) and financial reports.

  • Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.

  • Liaising with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 1–3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.

  • Experience with a commercial fit-out or refurbishment contractor would be advantageous.

  • Exposure to office fit-outs, retail, hospitality or CAT A/CAT B projects.

  • Relevant Quantity Surveying degree, HNC or HND.

  • Good understanding of JCT contracts.

  • Strong Excel, measurement and commercial skills.

  • Ambitious and keen to develop towards a Quantity Surveyor position.

    David @ PPM Recruitment on 0121 450 8950