Assistant Project Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% matched pension contributions

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK and Ireland is seeking an Assistant Project Surveyor to be based in the Birmingham area. You will work with the project team to deliver procurement, cost control, and commercial reporting to support successful project outcomes.

The role involves coordinating subcontract packages, preparing valuations, and maintaining client and supplier relationships. A degree or progress toward MRICS/MCIOB is preferred, with BIM and Excel proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified at degree level or working towards MRICS/MCIOB.
• Experience with a main contractor in the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; BIM experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of subcontract packages.
• Assembling enquiry documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations and recommendations.
• Making payments to subcontractors.
• Commercial control of subcontract packages.
• Support the main contract valuation preparation.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly forecast reporting.
• Agreeing final accounts for subcontract packages.
• Support and contribute to project risk and opportunity planning.
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive

Client management

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

MRICS/MCIOB in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

BIM

Measurement tools

Job description

What if your next step led further than you thought?

With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

BAM UK and Ireland are looking for an Assistant Project Surveyor to be based in the Birmingham area.

Making Possible

• Procurement of subcontract packages
• Assembling enquiry documentation
• Obtaining and analysing Subcontractor quotations and making recommendations
• Making payments to Subcontractors
• Commercial control of subcontract packages
• You will support the main contract valuation preparation
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly forecast reporting process
• Agreeing final accounts for subcontract packages
• Support and contribute to Project risk and opportunity planning
• Maintaining a professional approach with clients and professional teams, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Seeking opportunities and development in design to improve the overall project delivery
• Management of client valuations and variations all the way through to agreeing the final account
• Maintaining client and consultant professional relationships
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements

Project Delivery

• Working closely and collaboratively with the Project manager, and the rest of the team, to ensure the successful delivery and financial outcome of the project.
• Involvement in the development of design and procurement strategies to maximise opportunities and minimise / mitigate risk.
• Involvement in identifying key project risks and opportunities, together with risk mitigation strategy’s.
• Production of Monthly and Quarterly Cost Reports including project margin projections and cashflow forecasts.
• Ensuring compliance with Business requirements and Best Practice procedures.
• Production of monthly valuations and agreement with client representatives.
• Measurement, valuation and negotiation of Client Variations.
• Preparation and negotiation of Project Final Accounts.
• Fostering, and maintaining, professional relationships at all times with Client’s, Consultants and our Supply Chain Partners.

Your team

To be based in the Birmingham area

What’s in it for you?

• A wide range of family friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• Personal and professional development

What do you bring to the role?

A demonstrable and proven track record working for a main contractor in the construction industry.

• Qualified at degree level and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent professional level
• Should be comfortable working initially as a no.2 surveyor as part of a commercial team with a willingness to contribute to all project success factors
• A positive, proactive individual that works collaboratively with colleagues and the client team
• An expert negotiator with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident and experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word
• Experience of working with BIM and computer aided measurement tools
• In depth experience of:
  • Preparing Valuations, variations and final accounts
  • Managing Sub-contract accounts & procurement
  • Working within Company Best Practice Procedures
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"