Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Location: Leeds (office-based)
Salary: Negotionable
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Optio Resourcing is working with a well-established retail construction contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for their Leeds office. Retail construction experience is essential for this role.
About the Business
Our client delivers end-to-end retail construction and refurbishment projects, from design through to final build. They are unusual in the market because they keep management and specialist trades in-house, including M&E and refrigeration. That gives them tighter control over programme, cost and quality. They run from three UK offices and have a clear focus on making retail construction more sustainable and cost-effective. You'll be joining a growing team that backs people's development and supports women in construction.
The Role
You'll support the commercial team across a portfolio of live retail projects, including new store builds, refits and refurbishments. Your duties will include:
* Preparing cost plans, estimates and bills of quantities for retail schemes
* Measuring works and helping with valuations and interim payment applications
* Tracking variations, cost reports and final accounts
* Procuring and managing subcontractor packages and orders
* Attending site visits to measure and check progress, often in live trading environments
* Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider commercial team
About You
* Previous experience in retail construction, fit-out or refurbishment. This is essential.
* A QS or commercial background with a main contractor or specialist retail contractor
* Understanding of retail programmes, fast-track delivery and working in live stores
* A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Graduates with retail placement or industry experience will be considered.
* Strong numerical skills, good attention to detail and confident with Excel. CostX or similar software is an advantage.
* A full UK driving licence is preferred.
What's on Offer
* Clear progression and support towards MRICS or MCIOB
* Varied, fast-paced retail projects nationwide
* The backing of an established contractor with in-house expertise across every discipline
Location: Leeds (office-based)
Salary: Negotionable
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Optio Resourcing is working with a well-established retail construction contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for their Leeds office. Retail construction experience is essential for this role.
About the Business
Our client delivers end-to-end retail construction and refurbishment projects, from design through to final build. They are unusual in the market because they keep management and specialist trades in-house, including M&E and refrigeration. That gives them tighter control over programme, cost and quality. They run from three UK offices and have a clear focus on making retail construction more sustainable and cost-effective. You'll be joining a growing team that backs people's development and supports women in construction.
The Role
You'll support the commercial team across a portfolio of live retail projects, including new store builds, refits and refurbishments. Your duties will include:
* Preparing cost plans, estimates and bills of quantities for retail schemes
* Measuring works and helping with valuations and interim payment applications
* Tracking variations, cost reports and final accounts
* Procuring and managing subcontractor packages and orders
* Attending site visits to measure and check progress, often in live trading environments
* Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider commercial team
About You
* Previous experience in retail construction, fit-out or refurbishment. This is essential.
* A QS or commercial background with a main contractor or specialist retail contractor
* Understanding of retail programmes, fast-track delivery and working in live stores
* A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Graduates with retail placement or industry experience will be considered.
* Strong numerical skills, good attention to detail and confident with Excel. CostX or similar software is an advantage.
* A full UK driving licence is preferred.
What's on Offer
* Clear progression and support towards MRICS or MCIOB
* Varied, fast-paced retail projects nationwide
* The backing of an established contractor with in-house expertise across every discipline