Assistant Quantity Surveyor (2 Months Contract)

Job Summary

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for supporting the commercial and contractual close-out of a completed project. The role focuses on the preparation and substantiation of outstanding claims, variation orders, final accounts, and project documentation to support commercial recovery and dispute resolution activities.

Manage Claims & Final Accounts

• Review and consolidate project records, cost data, and commercial documentation.
• Assist in the preparation, substantiation, and submission of outstanding progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Compile supporting documents, cost breakdowns, invoices, timesheets, and project records for claim submissions.
• Monitor and maintain claim registers, payment records, and commercial documentation.
• Support commercial recovery efforts and claim negotiations where required.

Support Contract Administration & Dispute Resolution

• Compile, organise, and maintain contractual, commercial, and project records to support claims management and dispute resolution processes.
• Review contract documents, correspondence, site instructions, drawings, and project records to support claim substantiation.
• Prepare claim summaries, cost analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Ensure proper filing, document control, and maintenance of project commercial and contractual records.
• Support the resolution of commercial and contractual matters arising from completed projects.

Stakeholder Coordination & Project Support

• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Clients, Subcontractors, and other stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters.
• Coordinate the collection and verification of supporting documents and information required for claims and project close-out activities.
• Assist in preparing reports, commercial summaries, and documentation for management review.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for project close-out and commercial recovery activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience in the construction, engineering, M&E, ACMV, or built environment industry.
• Experience in Progress Claims, Variation Orders (VO), Final Accounts, Contract Administration, and project commercial close-out activities.
• Experience in contractual claims preparation, dispute resolution, or claim recovery will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management practices, and project cost control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Meticulous, organised, and able to work independently within tight timelines.