A civil engineering Utilities contractor is seeking an assistant / qs to work on multi discipline project In East London The QS will be responsible for assisting the Commercial Manager with the commercial and contract management of various designated packages. You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognized. The successful candidate will build an excellent relationship with both the commercial and operations teams within the business through regular communication and a proactive and collaborative working style. The role will be office based with regular visits to the project sites. Under close guidance of the Commercial Manager, we expect the QS to learn quickly and to thrive into a position to take onboard independent commercial responsibility. This role is ideally suited to candidates with an eye for detail, possess strong financial/numerical acumen, are hardworking and have a willingness to learn and develop. Responsibilities Include: * Assisting the commercial team with the management/contract administration of allocated project(s); * Regular updates with project teams; * Assist with the preparation of payment applications and internal cash flow reporting; * Assist with the preparation and operation of sub-contracts and supplier agreements; * Assist with cost reporting for allocated project(s); * Site visits, assessments and projections for future work; * Assist with the preparation and submission of notification and variation (compensation event) assessments. Tasks Include: * Working with the commercial team to collate data; * Analysis of data; * Preparation of applications for payment and forecasts; * Preparing of weekly cash-flow; * Cost control; * Maintaining contract records and correspondence; * Assessing and preparing variations (compensation events); * Administration of subcontract and supplier accounts; * Know and work in accordance with the “BAUER Values”. Minimum Requirements: * Higher education qualification preferred but not essential; * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; * Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel & Word)Full driving licence