Job Description

Position:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

HM Naval Base - Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard

Role:

Full Time, Monday to Friday





We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and detail-focused Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our projects and facilities management team, supporting the delivery of a diverse range of works across a secure estate!

Job objectives and responsibilities

Pre-Construction

Prepare and issue tender enquiries for projects and billable works Assess tender returns for completeness, accuracy, value for money, and compliance Prepare rough order of costs (ROCs) for proposed works and client budget purposes Assist in developing activity schedules, scope documents and pricing templates Liaise with the supply chain to ensure competitive, compliant, and timely tender responses




Commercial Reporting & Risk Management


Assist in preparing monthly cost reports and forecasts for review with the Commercial Manager Monitor budget variances, escalate issues, and propose corrective actions Maintain and update risk registers with commercial input Participate in post-project reviews to identify process improvements




Live Project Delivery & Commercial Management


Contribute to the delivery of projects from contract award through to completion, working alongside project managers and site teams Prepare and submit interim applications for payment in accordance with contract terms Manage change control processes, ensuring all variations are valued, recorded, and submitted promptly Draft, review, and place subcontract orders, ensuring terms and scopes are clear and robust Track project costs and budgets and produce cash-flows to ensure financial targets are achieved and value for money is maintained Identify and propose cost-saving initiatives to improve project margins Maintain accurate commercial records in relevant systems (e.g. Maximo, Coupa, internal trackers)



What we are looking for:





Essential


Experience in a QS, commercial, procurement or project support role (FM, construction, or MOD desirable) Understanding of tendering processes and commercial documentation Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with suppliers, clients, and internal teams Good numeracy, attention to detail, and ability to work with budgets and cost data Organised, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and familiar with CAFM or commercial management system




Desirable


Experience working on MOD contracts or secure environments Familiarity with NEC or JCT forms of contract Willingness to take on small project management responsibilities Studying towards or interested in pursuing formal QS qualifications (HNC, degree, or RICS pathway)




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