Assistant Quantity Surveyor
I’m looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to smarter, greener infrastructure projects? We have a fantastic role waiting for you! Join our team and play a pivotal role in achieving our vision of delivering brilliant infrastructure solutions.
You will assist in the management of commercial responsibilities in order to maximise profit and control costs.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
1. Produce weekly and monthly cost value reconciliations.
2. Capture and allocate costs and liabilities.
3. Maintain long-term relationships with internal and external teams.
4. Manage opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
5. Assist in developing commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
6. Identify and escalate inappropriate costs.
7. Record and track insurance claims.
8. Maintain accurate contract data and records.
9. Capturing and report direct labour payments; draft and award sub-contracts.
10. Sharing best practices for continuous improvement.
About you
Ideally, you have a relevant degree in construction or commercial management and experience in subcontractor management. You should have a strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract, as well as relevant construction and contract law. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with advanced Excel skills.
Also required is the ability to prioritise your own workload, act collaboratively, and inspire others to do the same. You should be proactive in identifying and promptly escalating issues, demonstrating resilience in the face of setbacks, taking personal responsibility for resolving problems. Along with positively challenging situations and providing clear commercial information.
Our Company
My client is one of the biggest family-owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at - days per annum.