To apply contact Alan McLucas 07766383614 [email protected]
Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire – Office Based
Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to join our clients team in Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a quantity surveying background who wants to broaden their skills, gain experience in civil engineering and build a long-term career in the industry.
Working from their Barnsley office, you will gain hands-on experience in preparing cost estimates, analysing tender documentation, measuring quantities and pricing civil engineering works. You will receive support and guidance to develop your technical knowledge and progress into a fully competent Civil Engineering Estimator.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.
- Taking off quantities and preparing bills of quantities.
- Assisting with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Developing an understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials and costs.
- Preparing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
- Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
- Supporting the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders.
- Developing knowledge of estimating software, spreadsheets and industry pricing practices.
About You
We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a genuine desire to develop their career within civil engineering.
You may currently be working as a Junior Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Estimator or in a similar construction-related commercial role.
Ideally, you will have:
- Some experience or a qualification in quantity surveying, construction or civil engineering.
- An understanding of construction drawings, quantities and measurement.
- Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Previous civil engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The right attitude, a solid foundation in quantity surveying and the ambition to develop are just as important.
What We Offer
- Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
- A clear opportunity to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Practical, hands-on training and support from experienced professionals.
- Exposure to a variety of civil engineering tenders and projects.
- The opportunity to build specialist estimating and commercial skills.
- A permanent, office-based role in Barnsley.
- The chance to develop a long-term career within the civil engineering sector.
Interested?
If you have a quantity surveying background and want to move towards civil engineering estimating, we would like to hear from you.