Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4NNBarhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curra,n in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities ,including:TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products, including PPECompany Website:https://www.barhale.co.uk/Company Showcase Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZAWhy join Barhale?As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesA broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our successAssistant Quantity SurveyorThe RoleAssistant Quantity Surveyors at Barhale are integral members of project teams and provide support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily. They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team. Barhale’s ethos is to give our people the chance to demonstrate versatility in their skills and abilities. To meet the needs required to successfully manage the wide range of civil engineering projects we are proud to undertake, and the contractual requirements therein.Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk.Key ResponsibilitiesManage resourcesProduce and send enquiries to subcontractors, inviting them to tender and engage with the supply chainReceive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability, etc.Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely mannerProduce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments, and final subcontract accountProduce a bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposesProduce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposesMonitor and control income and expenditure on contracts, e.g., interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies, etc., liaising where necessary with the relevant people, e.g., engineers, clients, etc.Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g., cost and value comparisons, turnover forecast,s etc., ensuring information is complete and accurate Manage informationContribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client engineers and subcontractors as requiredProvide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resourcesProvide support for the Managing Surveyor in terms of data input etc.Give feedback to Estimators and Contracts Managers regarding contract pricing, projected profit/loss, pricing omissions, etc.Key measures & targetsAccurate monthly forecastingAbility to challenge resources and costsMaintaining deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendarKey relationshipsCommercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and the rest of the commercial teamBusiness Development and Bid ManagersAbout youEssentialAbility to use a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke packagesExceptional relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated and proactiveCommercial awareness and understanding of the Construction processExcellent communication skills, both oral & writtenNegotiation skills and ability to apply those skills, and internally, externally & with our supply chain.Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate and play an active part in the Construction TeamGood organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlinesDesireableDegree-qualified or equivalent, but with appropriate experience and knowledgeWide experience of the civil engineering industry with a reasonable degree of water industry experienceCSCS cardCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours of volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (Dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingFlexible working arrangementsAnnual salary reviewContinuous service awardsWould you like to know more?Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk