The posting
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Remotely! You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.
What You'll Do
Cost Estimation & Measurement:
- Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost plans, and tender documents using industry standards (e.g., NRM, SMM).
- Perform take-offs and measurements from drawings/specifications (manual or via software like CostX, Bluebeam, or AutoCAD)
Contract Support & Administration:
- Aid in administering contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT, or FIDIC), including assessing variations, valuations, and subcontractor payments.
- Assist with change order management and ensure compliance with contractual terms
Financial Control & Reporting:
- Support cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash flow forecasting.
- Help prepare interim valuations, final accounts, and cost reports for senior QS/managers.
Procurement & Subcontractor Management:
- Assist in procuring materials and subcontractors, including price comparisons, tender analysis, and negotiation.
- Maintain records of subcontractor agreements and progress payments.
Site Collaboration & Documentation:
- Liaise with site teams, clients, and consultants to gather data for valuations and claims.
- Ensure accurate documentation of site measurements, progress reports, and delays.
Risk & Value Management:
- Identify potential cost risks and opportunities for value engineering.
- Support senior QS in dispute resolution and claims avoidance.
Software & Compliance:
- Utilize QS software (e.g., CostX, Revit, BIM 4D/5D) for efficient project delivery.
- Adhere to company policies, industry regulations (RICS/CIOB), and quality standards.
About You
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in cost estimating
- Data Centre experience is a plus!
- Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce estimates, bills etc
- Proficient in the use of the required functions in Microsoft Office skills, (e.g., Excel, Word & PowerPoint) to an appropriate level
- Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability) to assist on appropriate options and cost implications.
- Team player with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
- Organized and detailed oriented
- Field experience is a plus
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and writing).
About life at Soben
We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.
Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects
What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life.
Our Leadership Principles
Soben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.
1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small
2. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it
3. We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen
4. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended”
5. We have a business owner mentality to cost management
6. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications
7. We have a growth mindset
8. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term
About us
Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises.
An obsessive commitment to excellence, and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.
