Assistant Quantity SurveyorLeicester, Leicestershire 30,000 - 45,000 + Car Allowance + PackageHealthcare / Education SectorsYou will be working for a regional main contractor in Leicester with a 50+ year pedigree. They have a reputation for personal service, long-standing client relationships and a practical approach to project delivery. The business is incredibly well-run and it''s a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and hit the ground running. The RoleSplit between estimating/preconstruction and post-contract quantity surveying, flexing with workload. You will be supporting the senior commercial staff with the below responsibilities and in an enviroment where you development will accelerate massively.Projects range from 25k - 4m, including refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, maintenance and new build across healthcare, education, local authority and other public and private sector clients. Estimating and Pre-Construction Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents and prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates. Prepare detailed tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and other project costs. Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities within tender documentation. Prepare tender returns and pricing submissions, and lead or support post-tender clarifications and negotiations. Identify value engineering options ..... full job details .....