Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The company

Founded in 2009, this business is built on the expertise of their staff. Their skills, knowledge and experience gained across public and private sectors is essential. As a progressive, forward-thinking company, they deliver building and insurance solutions for the construction industry to link a project together:

Providing a professional, personal, practical service backed up by national coverage.

With a dedicated project manager and single point of contact, all clients benefit from invaluable local experience and relationships.

Their full-service approach adds value, reduces risk and minimises costs at all stages. Working with the general public, contractors, architects, planners and developers.

Purpose of Role

To work as part of the building control service delivery team, to ensure that professional development is progressed to achieve professional qualification in line with agreed timescales and the company’s training framework.

Principle Objectives and Role Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Building Control surveyors; appraise plans and specifications for compliance with the Building Regulations.  Initially on small domestic and commercial projects, progressing towards more complex, medium scale domestic and commercial developments.

Carrying out inspections of work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.

Ensuring that all project / inspection records etc. are accurately recorded on the company management system in line with Quality Management Systems.

Taking a full and active part in the training program and achieve a minimum 40 hours continuous professional development per annum

Adhere to and work with the company’s institutional policies, strategic plans and systems.

Work towards obtaining corporate membership of either RICS/CIOB or CABE. 

Key Skills & Competencies

Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to work autonomously.

Build up technical knowledge and experience to be able to solve problems in a general and later, specialist capacity.

Willingness to work outside in all conditions.

Interest in and knowledge of the built environment.

Excellent IT skills.

Ability to take initiative where appropriate and make difficult decisions when necessary within limitations of knowledge.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. 

Qualifications & Experience

You will be preferably educated to degree level and working towards corporate membership of RICS, ABE or a similar professional qualification, with experience of building control practice or the wider building industry.

Interested in building a long term career with a structured, professional environment.