Assistant QS – Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor in Derby is seeking an Assistant QS to support the commercial team in managing designated geotechnical engineering projects. The role requires attention to detail, strong financial skills, and a willingness to learn. Regular collaboration with project teams and site visits are essential. Ideal for candidates eager to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and financial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist commercial team in managing contracts for projects.
• Prepare payment applications and cost reports.
• Conduct site visits and assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial/numerical acumen

Hardworking

Willingness to learn

Job description

Assistant QS – Civil Engineering

Salary: £25-35k + pkg

Location: Derby

Region: Midlands

Regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a junior / assistant QS to work on multi-disciplinary 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

• 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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