Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Salary: 28,000- 30,000 Plus Package

Are you currently within the civil engineering industry? Are you looking for a company who offers quality training and development opportunities? This is the role for you as we are looking for a assistant quantity surveyor to start within the highways team on a permanent basis supporting and working with the commercial team on current and future projects.

Responsibilities:

To support the Senior Surveyor/Commercial Manager in the implementation of performance measurement, financial and contract management and to ensure the effective monitoring of the systems and procedures during contract delivery.
To liaise with operational teams to maintain effective cost and value control in scheme activities.
To liaise and develop long term relationships with operational managers / Supervisors and others as required in client, supply chain and other partner organisations to maximise all potential business opportunities.
Maximise commercial return on the contract.
Drive value for money and efficiency savings in accordance with contract delivery.
Review and report weekly cost & value for projects and maintenance schemes and liaison with operations.
Compiling monthly CVR reports & reviewing with managers.
Support operational teams to ensure that contractual obligations are met in relation to noticing and submission of Early Warning Notices / Compensation Events to protect entitlement.

Requirements:

At least 3 years' experience within the industry. Preferably NEC.
Experience working on small/ medium sized contracts.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor such as CVR, build up and cost control, Measurement, and rates.
Experience within highways.

Desirable if:

Estimating experience.
Experience using "confirm".
Experience of SAP.

What we offer:

Training and development opportunities
24 days annual leave
Sick pay
Pension and Life insurance