Assistant QS – Civil Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Derby Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a Junior QS to assist with the management of designated geotechnical engineering projects in Derby. This office-based role involves close collaboration with commercial and operations teams, focusing on cost control, contract administration, and preparation of payment applications. Ideal candidates should possess strong financial acumen and a willingness to learn, contributing to a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and strong financial/numerical acumen.
• Hardworking and eager to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the management and contract administration of allocated projects.
• Preparation of payment applications and internal cash flow reporting.
• Site visits, assessments, and future work projections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Numerical skills

Hardworking

Willingness to learn

Job description

Assistant QS – Civil Engineering

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Salary: £25-35k + pkg
Location: Derby
Region: Midlands

regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a junior / assistant qs to work on multi discipline projects based in Derby

The Junior QS will be responsible for assisting the Commercial team with the commercial and contract management of various designated geotechnical engineering projects. You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognized.

The successful candidate will build an excellent relationship with both the commercial and operations teams within the business through regular communication and a proactive and collaborative working style. The role will be office based with regular visits to the project sites. Under close guidance of the Commercial Manager, we expect the junior QS to learn quickly and to thrive into a position to take onboard independent commercial responsibility.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with an eye for detail, possess strong financial/numerical acumen, are hardworking and have a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting the commercial team with the management/contract administration of allocated project(s);
• Regular updates with project teams;
• Assist with the preparation of payment applications and internal cash flow reporting;
• Assist with the preparation and operation of sub-contracts and supplier agreements;
• Assist with cost reporting for allocated project(s);
• Site visits, assessments and projections for future work;
• Assist with the preparation and submission of notification and variation (compensation event) assessments.

Tasks Include:

• Working with the commercial team to collate data;
• Analysis of data;
• Preparation of applications for payment and forecasts;
• Preparing of weekly cash-flow;
• Cost control;
• Maintaining contract records and correspondence;
• Assessing and preparing variations (compensation events);
• Administration of subcontract and supplier accounts;

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