Assistant Quantity Surveyor Retail / Fit-out Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Cost Manager looking for a dynamic role where you will assist in undertaking end-to-end projects within a well-established consultancy that offers clear and bespoke development plans, offering progression right through to directorship? A leading national consultancy with several offices across the UK has an opening for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Milton Keynes. Working on a range of industry-leading schemes, they operate within a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, and retail. The majority of their workload is refurbishment, and they are most prominent in the retail sector Lots of benefits: * £30-40,000 * 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. * 6% pension * All expenses covered for work purposes * Hybrid working – 2-3 days office & home * 8.30 to 5 – again flexible – you can start earlier/ finish earlier if you prefer * Private health insurance can add to your family * Open plan office * Informal working environment * Trust people – manage your own workload * Casual dress * Regular social events * Plenty of room to progress * RICS support * Open plan office, collaborative working environment The role - Assistant QuantitySurveyor You will be working on schemes from inception through to completion, reviewing and updating contractor proposals, raising purchase orders and helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, other departments and key stakeholders, working largely in the office / at home, with some client visits. The Role: You will assist wih tthe following * Work on projects varying in scope and scale within the Retail sector * Review contractor proposals, collect information, negotiate and challenge contractors' costs * Raise purchase orders in systems * Responsible for delivery on time and within budget The right person: Assistant Quantity Surveyor You will be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Cost Manager Candidates from contractor, consultancy, and subcontractor background are invited to apply You will have 2 years plus experience in the field and will be competent in taking off / measuring Assistant, Junior, Trainee, Quantity Surveyor, QS, Cost, Consultant, Manager, Construction, Refurb, Fit-out, M&E, Commercial, Hybrid, Projects, Budget, Tenders, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Aylesbury, Northampton If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set