Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Luton, Dunstable
Competitive Salary
Project
A hyperscale data centre campus comprising two large data centre buildings (c.20m high, with rooftop plant to c.25m) on an 8.7-hectare on the edge of Dunstable. The scheme includes a dedicated electrical substation compound, standby generator installation, cooling and mechanical plant, a security building and perimeter security systems, internal roads and logistics access, c.100 parking spaces, and landscaping/drainage/biodiversity works. The end user is believed to be AWS (unconfirmed); the applicant/developer is Colliers Properties LLC, with Arup as engineering consultant.
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Contracts Surveyor will support the commercial team in the day-to-day administration and cost management of the Houghton Regis data centre campus. This is a developing role suited to a graduate or early-career surveyor looking to build experience on a major mission-critical construction project, working under the supervision of the Contract Surveyor and Senior Contract Surveyor.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the collation and input of cost data into project cost reports and trackers.
- Support the preparation of interim valuations and subcontractor payment applications.
- Help maintain up-to-date commercial records, including variation and change registers.
- Assist with take-offs and measurement of works from drawings and site records under supervision.
- Support the procurement team with administrative tasks during tendering, such as issuing enquiries and logging returns.
- Attend site to observe and record progress, supporting more senior surveyors with verification of works completed.
- File and organise commercial and contractual documentation in line with project protocols.
- Attend commercial meetings to take notes and follow up on actions.
- Undertake day-release study or professional development activities where applicable, working towards RICS accreditation.
Experience & Technical Knowledge
- 0-2 years' experience in quantity surveying or a commercial construction role (placement/internship experience considered).
- Exposure to construction cost management, measurement or subcontract administration is advantageous but not essential.
- An interest in mission-critical, data centre or large industrial construction projects.
Qualifications
- Degree (or working towards a degree) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related built-environment discipline, ideally RICS-accredited.
- Willingness to work towards MRICS / APC in due course.
Key Attributes
- Strong numeracy and good working knowledge of Excel.
- Keen to learn, with a proactive and conscientious approach.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Well organised and able to manage own workload with support.
- Comfortable working on a live construction site.
To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.
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