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Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Job Description

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 j.bakewell@navartis.co.uk   

 

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Construction & Infrastructure industries. If you are seeking a new position, our recruitment team can help identify opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.