Description
Ready to take the next step in your commercial career? Marlborough Highways is on the lookout for an ambitious and detail-driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team based in Windsor. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to develop your career with a company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial lead across a range of highways contracts and projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting the commercial lead on contracts (and projects)
* Understanding of the commercial strategy across the contract
* Assisting in the submission of applications for payments and invoices
* Collating required information of change control in preparation for final accounting
* Ability to carry out site measurement
* Assisting with preparation and updating of the revenue and cash forecasting
* Assisting with monthly cost / value reconciliations and financial reporting as well as cost management across the contract
* Interfacing with all stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Relevant degree (or equivalent)
* Experience within highways and civil engineering sector
* Responsible and methodical with a working knowledge of standard methods of measurement
* Understanding of standard forms of contract (NEC, ICC and associated subcontracts)
* Good communication and negotiation skills with strong IT skills
* Flexibility to adapt to hours necessary to perform within this role
* Demonstrable level of commercial acumen
* Self motivated and confident working with minimal supervision and as part of a wider team as required
* Ability to work across multiple divisions and different principles of a term maintenance contract
* Confident building good relationships with both clients and supply chain
* Comfortable in a fast paced environment with the ability to manage more than one contract (or project) as required
* Current driving licence as there is a requirement for regular travel
Benefits and Our Values
Our Benefits
* Access to 24/7 GP Service
* Accident and Life Cover
* Annual and Month Employee Awards
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Death in Service Cover
* Private Pension
* Free on site Parking
* Two Paid Volunteer days per year
Our Values
We know people matter: We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open, honest and above all fair.
We take pride in everything we do : We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always.
We have spirit: We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.
We are bold: We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.
Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.
We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.
We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.
Watch our latest video here to gain an insight into working at Marlborough Highways.