An Assistant Quantity Surveyor works as part of a team, which includes other positions such as the Construction Director and Contracts Manager. Many graduates start out in this job to gain experience in the trade before moving on to become Head Surveyor
A person applying for this job needs a college qualification such as a Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. Experience in the construction field is necessary and one year’s experience is a minimum requirement for some jobs
For this particular job description it is necessary to have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being able to function in a busy and demanding atmosphere. An Assistant Quantity Surveyor should be able to work independently or as a team. Computer skills are essential, such as the ability to use Exel, Word and PowerPoint. It is often necessary to travel to different sites, so a driving license and transportation is useful
A person working in this field is overseen by the Head Surveyor. Their duties include preparing construction paperwork and helping with project development planning. Other duties are making cost estimations, reviewing the site, collaborating with clients and monitoring quality assurance.