Junior Quantity Surveyor

We’re looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our Projects Department and support the commercial function across all stages of development. Reporting to the Senior QS, you’ll assist with cost documentation, variation tracking, subcontractor coordination, and commercial reporting to help ensure accurate project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantity take-offs based on drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and tender documentation.
• Monitor on-site material usage and support efforts to reduce waste and over-ordering.
• Assist with site measurements and the preparation of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations and prepare cost comparisons.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to agree on quantities and rates for variation works or new items.
• Maintain and update subcontractor payment and variation logs.
• Assist in the preparation of interim payment applications and variation orders.
• Follow up on approvals, documentation, and commercial clarifications with subcontractors.
• Support the preparation of interim valuations and progress claims.
• Draft and submit variation orders based on site changes and approved instructions.
• Report commercial issues, potential variations, and cost deviations to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of site instructions, changes, and variation claims.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in quantity surveying, ideally in construction or real estate development.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of cost control practices and construction cost components.
• Familiarity with PC rates and basic market benchmarks.
• Understanding of Provisional Sums and related expenditure procedures.
• Awareness of joinery and fit-out cost components is an advantage.
• Knowledge of standard measurement methods (e.g., POMI, NRM) and costing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and willingness to learn QS software tools.
• Familiarity with standard contract forms such as FIDIC is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation discipline.