Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Middleton, Heysham
Overview
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of complex civil, electrical and commissioning works across substation sites. This is a hands‑on role where you develop core QS skills—measurement, valuation, change control and cost reporting—while learning how NEC4 contracts are administered on a live EPC environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Measurement & Valuations: Assist with take‑offs, site measures, monthly valuations and payment applications for subcontract packages (civil, M&E and commissioning).
* Change Control (NEC4): Help prepare and track Early Warnings (EWN), Quotations and Compensation Events (CEN), maintaining registers and supporting timely submissions.
* Subcontract Administration: Support drafting instructions, scopes and RFQs/RFPs, review subcontractor applications, and maintain contract correspondence and records.
* Cost & Reporting: Contribute to CVRs, cash‑flow, earned value and monthly project commercial reports; keep data quality high for internal and client reporting.
* Procurement Support: Assist Supply Chain with tender packs and clarifications; help compare bids and prepare recommendations/award documentation.
* Stakeholder Interface: Work professionally with site teams, designers, supply chain partners and the client National Grid; support meetings and action tracking.
* Governance & Quality: Follow CDM, HSE and project procedures; maintain audit‑ready files and contribute to risk/opportunity tracking.
What You'll Learn
* Practical NEC4 contract administration (Options A and C) in a live utilities/substations environment.
* How programme, scope and change interplay to drive commercial outcomes on a major infrastructure project.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree (or final‑year/just‑graduated) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
* Strong numeracy and Excel skills; clear written communication and attention to detail.
* Interest in NEC3/NEC4 forms and infrastructure delivery.
Desirable
* Any placement/industry experience in civil engineering, building, power or utilities.
* Familiarity with NEC4 processes (EWNs/CENs) and basic programme understanding.
* Experience preparing scopes/RFPs or reviewing subcontractor applications.
Behaviours
* Ownership: Take responsibility for tasks, follow through, and ask the right questions early.
* Teamwork: Support engineers, planners and senior QS colleagues and communicate clearly.
* Integrity & Safety: Make good decisions, respect procedures and contribute to a positive site culture.
Benefits & Development
* Mentoring by experienced QS/Commercial Managers and structured early‑career development.
* Exposure to a high‑profile, high‑capex transmission project from concept through to execution.
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