Overview
We are currently recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Waterlooville team.
• Up to £47k plus company car or car allowance
• Training and Development opportunities
There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.
We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible assisting with all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. You will also provide administrational support to Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
• Assist with thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
• Understand and develop working relationships with our clients to understand their precise requirements and ensure that pricing schedules allow for the delivery of projects that accurately meet their expectations.
• Work with the project delivery team to assist with the preparation of a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Be involved in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors.
• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Be familiar with managing change including identifying, preparing, submitting and agreeing early warning notices and compensation events under NEC and other contracts.
• Support with monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Assist in the review of debt on a regular basis and help manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.
Who we’re looking for
• HNC/HND, degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent substantial work experience
• Proven experience working on construction contracts using recognised forms such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements
• Strong skills in contract negotiation, administration, and management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support order book turnover and contribute to gross margin forecasting
• UK driving licence
What we're offering
Finance / Rewards
• Up to £47k plus a company car / car allowance
• 6% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
Holidays
• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities
Health and Wellbeing
• Healthcare Cash scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Access to multiple employee networking groups, including the Armed Forces Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network.