We are now on the lookout for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our Senior Quantity Surveyors in our Northern Region. This role will initially be working in Barton on a link road scheme.

Main Duties of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Provide general assistance to Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Assist with preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required
• Assist with identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
• On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• Feasibility studies of clients requests
• Assist with preparation of estimates
• Assist with analysing sub-contractors quotations
• Assist with preparation and agreeing variation accounts
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
• Assist with providing evidence for resolution of disputes

What we’re looking for in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

• Highly organised, commercially aware and confident when it comes to negotiation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to think laterally and solve problems rather than escalate them
• Comfortable negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders across a live construction environment
• Numerate and detail-focused, able to manage the financial demands of active contracts with confidence
• Previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering environment, supporting the commercial function on live projects
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract

This is a regional role, so you’ll need to be happy travelling to sites and meetings and hold a full UK driving licence.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

 We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.