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Demonstrates strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills essential for effective cost management and contract administration in Quantity Surveying. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a proactive approach to learning and professional development in commercial management and construction.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantity SurveyingCost ManagementContract AdministrationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyNEC3/NEC4 Contracts Knowledge
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support commercial and quantity surveying activities across live projects
- Assist with cost management, forecasting, payments and contract administration
- Help manage contract changes, Early Warnings and Compensation Events
- Support procurement, tendering and bid activities
- Maintain commercial records, reports and project documentation
- Develop knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes
- Work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers
- Gain practical experience through a structured development pathway toward becoming a Quantity Surveyor and achieving professional accreditation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong interest in Quantity Surveying, commercial management or construction
- Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Proactive approach to learning and professional development
- Willingness to study towards or continue a Quantity Surveying degree alongside the role
- Flexibility to travel to project locations as required
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and seek guidance when required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free single medical cover
- Digital GP service
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
- Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
- Hybrid, part-time and flexible working options
- Supportive and diverse team environment
- Quantity Surveying degree support alongside the role
- Professional development and pathway to professional accreditation
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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementContract AdministrationNumerical SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Learning ApproachFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Quantity Surveying Degree
Industry Keywords
Commercial ManagementConstructionProcurementTenderingBid ActivitiesNEC3 ContractsNEC4 Contracts