Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join Willmott Dixon, supporting a residential regeneration project in East London that aims to create a lasting positive impact on local communities.

The role will be based between the project site and our Hitchin office, offering the opportunity to work closely with the wider commercial and project teams.

We’re seeking a confident communicator with strong procurement and cost management experience to provide commercial support, working closely with the project team and supply chain to help ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure projects are delivered within budget, to a high standard of quality and in line with customer expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and senior commercial colleagues to achieve budgetary and commercial targets.
• Build strong working relationships with supply chain partners, consultants and customers.
• Accurately value, certify and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contractual arrangements.
• Manage the procurement of work packages through established supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements.
• Submit external valuations in line with the main contract conditions and ensure payments are received by the due date.
• Prepare Cost Value Comparison (CVC) reports that accurately reflect the current site position and forecast final account.
• Identify potential disputes early and support the implementation of effective solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the commercial construction industry.
• Residential construction experience is desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in procurement and cost management.
• Excellent financial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• A degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.