Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Claims

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Claims

Location - Warrington

Salary/Package - £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing construction business delivering major residential and specialist construction projects across the UK.

The business has a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing and major residential developments. Due to continued growth within the commercial function, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their developing claims team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up to QS level or QS looking to convert to Claims QS construction claims.

Working closely with an experienced Senior Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will receive hands-on support and mentoring while developing your knowledge of contractual claims, EOTs, disruption and loss & expense.

The role would suit an Assistant QS who already has a strong commercial foundation and is looking to develop a specialist career within claims.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Senior Claims QS with the preparation of contractual claims

Assisting with Extension of Time (EOT) submissions

Supporting disruption and loss & expense claims

Reviewing project records, programmes, valuations and commercial information

Assisting with analysing project costs and identifying potential entitlement

Gathering supporting information and evidence for claims

Assisting with the preparation of detailed claim submissions

Reviewing contracts and contractual obligations

Working closely with project and commercial teams to obtain relevant information

Supporting negotiations with clients, contractors and other stakeholders

Maintaining accurate commercial and claims documentation

Developing knowledge of contractual mechanisms and claims procedures

Supporting the wider commercial team with project-related commercial matters

Working towards taking greater responsibility for claims as experience develops

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Main contracting experience would be highly advantageous

Experience working on construction or residential projects

Good understanding of commercial construction processes

Knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and cost control

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

A genuine interest in developing a career within construction claims

Ability to analyse project information and identify relevant evidence

Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills

Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous

Ambition to progress towards a Claims QS position

What's on Offer

£35,000 - £45,000 salary

Excellent package

Opportunity to work directly with a Senior Claims QS

Structured development into a specialist Claims QS role

Exposure to EOT, disruption and loss & expense claims

Major residential and construction projects

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to develop a specialist commercial skill set

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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