Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Give feedback to Estimators and Contracts Managers regarding contract pricing, projected profit/loss, pricing omissions etc.
• Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes
• Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract account
• Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engage with the supply chain
• Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g., interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g., engineers, clients etc.
• Provide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resources
• Provide support for the Managing Surveyor in terms of data input etc.
• Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner
• Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g., cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate
• Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes
• Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc.
• Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client engineers and subcontractors as required

Requirements

• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Degree-qualified or equivalent, but with appropriate experience and knowledge
• Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate rate and play an active part in the Construction Team
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Wide experience of the civil engineering industry with a reasonable degree of water industry experience
• Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills and internally, externally & with our supply chain.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• CSCS card

Benefits

• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Continuous service awards
• Life Assurance
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Private Medical
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance