Job Title

Assistant QS Manager

Job Description Summary

Quantity Surveyors make sure their projects progress efficiently, affordably and safely by assisting in Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process and preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Quantity Surveyors provide specialised advice in construction areas, such as Life Cycle Costing (LCC) for continuous economic appraisal of the project

Job Description

About the role:

Meet with clients to assess their needs and discuss necessary revisions for cost and feasibility.Estimate material quantities, labor costs, and project timelines.Negotiate labor contracts and schedules.Provide guidance to clients and teams on legal matters and dispute resolution.Oversee subcontractors, safety protocols, construction progress, and material requirements, including cost-impacting changes.Process payments for labor and suppliers.Prepare detailed cost and progress reports for clients.Support the department head in managing administration tasks for both existing and newly awarded IFM contracts, including team setup and contract administration.Assist in preparing tender documents as per client requests.Attend operational meetings and follow up on contract administration tasks.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, project management, or a related field.5–8 years of experience in cost estimation, contract administration, or project management.Strong knowledge of procurement, tendering, budgeting, and financial reporting.Familiarity with construction contracts, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience in subcontractor management, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.Experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contracts is a plus.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

Being part of a growing global company;Career development and a promote from within culture;An organisation committed to Diversity and InclusionWe're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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