Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Company

A dynamic Main Contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects for a long list of blue-chip clients. Their sterling reputation as a contractor has allowed them to branch out into numerous markets including: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial & Retail to name a few with project sizes ranging from £20m - £100m.

The company put relationships at the heart of everything that they do. This is reflected in the fact that they have used many of the same sub-contractors since their early days as a contractor and also enjoy an incredibly high-level of repeat business with clients that they have built solid professional relationships with.

This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, earthworks, section 278 works and rail freight.

The Role
In your role as Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will report into and work closely with the lead QS, on large civil engineering & infrastructure projects with values between £1m-£30m. As the role progresses you will be given the opportunity to manage your own construction packages under the guidance and leadership of the lead QS. Typical roles and responsibilities can be found below

• Liaise with the site teams and take the lead with contract administration and record keeping
• Identify opportunities to maximise cost/value management
• Assist with the procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Assist with the internal valuations/CVR/End Life Forecasts
• Assist with preparation of contractual claims
• Measure and assess the work undertaken and then submit detailed, accurate and timely applications
• Support the project team in all commercial matters

Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £40,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme.