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About the Role
Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the pre-construction team, focusing on estimating and managing PCSA projects. This role offers the chance to build a commercial career in a fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to complex schemes while managing cost planning, procurement support, and day-to-day commercial management during the pre-construction phase.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets based on Employer’s Requirements, drawings, and specifications.
- Support the development and validation of cost plans throughout the PCSA lifecycle.
- Analyse supply chain quotations and benchmark pricing to ensure competitiveness.
- Assist in identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
- Support and, where appropriate, take ownership of commercial management on live PCSA projects.
- Track and report cost movement, changes, and risk allowances throughout pre-construction.
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, forecasts, and reporting outputs.
- Contribute to the successful transition from pre-construction into delivery.
- Assist with package scoping, tender enquiries, and evaluation of subcontractor returns.
- Engage with the supply chain to obtain competitive and compliant pricing.
- Support early contractor involvement and build strong supplier relationships.
- Contribute to the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process.
- Provide accurate and timely data for financial reporting and forecasting.
- Assist in highlighting cost risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to commercial procedures, governance, and reporting standards.
- Maintain structured documentation and cost records in line with company processes.
- Support audits and ensure transparency of cost data and decision-making.
- Work closely with Pre-Construction Managers, design teams, and senior QS staff.
- Support coordination between design, commercial, and operational functions.
- Participate in internal and external meetings where required.
Requirements
- Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant QS role, ideally within pre-construction or estimating.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and procurement processes.
- Familiarity with PCSA projects or early-stage project delivery (desirable).
- Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Working towards (or interested in) professional qualifications (e.g., RICS).
- DBS Check Required: No
Skills
- Cost planning
- Estimating
- Procurement
- Commercial management
- Risk analysis
- Value engineering
- Cost forecasting
- Reporting
- Supply chain engagement
- Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
- Commercial controls
- Stakeholder collaboration
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Structured development and career progression opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-value projects
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow
About the Company
- Our Social Infrastructure business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration and maintenance of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods and ensuring homes are safe and compliant.
- From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to fully integrated property service solutions, we provide a wide range of services for public sector clients.