Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering An industry-leading Civil Engineering contractor in Enfield 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, our client can offer you a prosperous and challenging career Why are they a great company? Cash rich Strong pipeline of work Strong leadership Growing, turnover increasing year on year Security of working across some sectors: Civil engineering, HS2, Rail, Construction Services Long-established relationships acting as subcontractor for highly regarded contractors Also works as the principal contractor (2 large schemes secured, worth £200m over the next 4 years) Own labour, self-deliver Own plant Very competitive salaries and packages The company's ethos of appreciating and rewarding dedicated employees Modern offices, with lots of parking Subsidised cafe Good social side to the job The Opportunity - Assistant Quantity Surveyor You will be working across civil engineering, HS2, rail and construction services Works include platform extensions, roads, bridges, earthworks, drainage, enabling works - handing back at floor level Key accountabilities to include, but not limited to, assisting with: * Achieve or exceed budgeted targets by looking for V/E opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works and buying gains from S/C Procurement * Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full 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 the 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 whilst maximising their entitlement Understand the bid and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the projects at the Preconstruction Stage * Procure supply chain orders promptly that accurately reflect the scope of work and administer the same, accurately valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices * Accurately re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and promptly, whilst maximising their entitlement * Achieve a timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, whilst 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 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