Overview
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Location: HM Naval Base, Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
We're looking for a detail-driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a wide range of projects across a secure estate. If you're ready to grow your career in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Your Role Includes
Pre-Construction
* Preparing and issuing tender enquiries
* Reviewing tender returns for accuracy and value
* Creating cost estimates (ROCs) for proposed works
* Supporting scope and pricing document development
* Engaging with suppliers for competitive tenders
Commercial Reporting & Risk
* Assisting with monthly cost reports and forecasts
* Monitoring budgets and flagging issues
* Updating risk registers with commercial insights
* Supporting post-project reviews
Live Project Delivery
* Supporting projects from award to completion
* Preparing and submitting payment applications
* Managing change control and subcontract orders
* Tracking costs, budgets, and cash flows
* Suggesting cost-saving initiatives
* Maintaining accurate records in systems like Maximo & Coupa
Essential Skills
* Experience in QS, commercial, procurement, or project support
* Understanding of tendering and commercial documentation
* Strong communication and numeracy skills
* Organised and deadline-driven
* Proficient in MS Excel & Word
Desirable Extras
* Experience with MOD contracts or secure sites
* Familiar with CAFM systems
* Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts
* Interest in project management
* Studying towards QS qualifications (HNC, degree, RICS)
Important Requirement
It is essential that candidates have a 5-year checkable work history in the UK. This is a mandatory requirement due to the nature of the site and will be verified during the recruitment process.
Benefits
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
* Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, available by video or phone
* Salary Finance: access up to 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee; Salary Finance also offers competitive loans
* Choices: flexible lifestyle benefits platform with options such as extra holiday days
* MiDeals: access to high street discounts from thousands of retailers, gyms and more
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Life cover up to four times your salary
* Enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn, and Mitie Matching Share Plan
* Mitie Stars recognition with monthly cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Jessica Mercel at jess.mercel@mitie.com.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Facilities Services
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