Overview
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering
An industry-leading Civil Engineering contractor in Birmingham has an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated team. With over 25 years of industry experience, a full project pipeline, and established relationships with some of the best-known and highly regarded names in the industry, the client offers a prosperous and challenging career.
Why are they a great company?
* Cash rich
* Strong pipeline of work
* Strong leadership
* Growing turnover year on year
* Security of working across civil engineering, HS2, Rail, Construction Services
* Long-established relationships acting as subcontractor for highly regarded contractors
* Also works as the principal contractor (two large schemes secured, worth 200m over the next four years)
* Own labour, self-deliver
* Own plant
* Very competitive salaries and packages
* Company ethos of appreciating and rewarding dedicated employees
* Modern offices with parking
* Subsidised cafe
* Good social side to the job
Responsibilities
* Achieve or exceed budgeted targets by looking for value engineering opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works, and buying gains from site/contract procurement
* Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with contract conditions and that payments are received by the due date, taking responsibility for the project’s cash position and management of WIP
* Assist the Commercial Lead with monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and final projected figures
* Administer the contract (and subcontract) conditions and identify and prepare timely contractual notices for all events
* Price and agree all project Compensation Events promptly while maximising entitlement
* Understand the bid and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the projects at the Preconstruction Stage
* Procure supply chain orders promptly that reflect the scope of work and administer the same, valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices
* Re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and maximise entitlement
* Aim for timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, while maintaining strong working relationships
* Undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by the line manager
Experience/Knowledge
* Proven level of experience in Quantity Surveying in construction
* Industry knowledge
Qualifications
* Some form of construction qualifications
* Civil Engineering experience is preferred but not essential
* Ability to work to very strict deadlines
Package
25-day holiday, bonus, pension
Location
Birmingham / Midlands / Lemington Spa
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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