Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor 

Location:  Solent

Salary: Highly competitive + Benefits

At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".

In a nutshell

We are a mechanical and electrical services contractor and are actively seeking to recruit for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide support to Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors across the regions who are responsible commercially on the delivery of a multi-million-pound projects. 

The ideal candidate would be able to support in providing full commercial awareness to ensure the project management and operational delivery team are aware of all commercial and contractual matters involved on the project, whilst also providing support to the Commercial team as appropriate and required.

Day to day

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team with daily cost management tasks, including tracking costs, assisting with valuations and variations, and maintaining project records. You will work closely with project teams and subcontractors while supporting reporting and overall budget control.

This will often include the following activities:

• Supporting the commercial team through the design and pre-construction stages, including assisting with tender submissions and engagement with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Working closely with design, estimating, and pre-construction teams to provide commercial support and maintain accurate documentation.

• Assisting with the administration of contracts, including helping to review terms and support subcontract procurement and order placement.

• Supporting the preparation of monthly valuations, tracking variations, and maintaining cost records in line with project requirements.

• Helping to process subcontractor payments, maintain financial records, and assist with reporting in line with company timelines.

Gaining exposure to programme requirements and supporting the team in ensuring contractual obligations and notices are maintained.

About you

We’re keen to hear from a wide range of applicants who are interested in the M&E industry, whether you’re beginning your career or considering a new direction with one of the area’s leading businesses.

Here are some of the skills and experience we are looking for in the right person to join our team:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team

• Basic understanding of construction or M&E projects (desirable)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment

• Relevant qualification (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar (desirable)

• Previous experience in an administrative or construction-related role (advantageous)

Our commitment to you

As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs.

We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including

• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Flexible Holiday Scheme

• Flexible Working

• Staff Social Events

• Time off to commit to charity work and good causes

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare

• Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.