Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor | Chelmsford, Essex
£40,000 per annum
Permanent | Full-time

Noble Recruiting are working with a well-established client in Chelmsford who is looking to hire an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support their commercial team across multiple live projects. This is an office-based role with the opportunity for hybrid working once settled in. You will work closely with the Commercial Envoy Divisional Director, supporting procurement, materials tracking, budgeting and day-to-day commercial administration.

Duties will include:

• Procuring building materials, bracketry and metalwork from schedules and drawings
• Sending enquiries, chasing quotations and comparing costs
• Negotiating with suppliers and raising purchase orders
• Updating procurement schedules in Excel
• Tracking materials from order through to delivery on site
• Monitoring lead times and following up suppliers
• Supporting with reactive procurement issues and site requests
• Assisting with variations and supplier pricing
• Supporting monthly applications and vesting processes
• Tracking installation records
• Assisting with budget monitoring and cost control

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within the construction industry
• Experience within structural, façades or cladding
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Good numeracy and commercial awareness
• A full UK driving licence and own transport