Assistant QS / Quantity Surveyor - Highways / Civils

Caval Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for managing budgets, procurement, and ensuring compliance with NEC contracts. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, excellent communication skills, and experience with financial management in construction projects. This role is crucial for maintaining profitable relationships with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Driving Licence is essential for this role.
• Professional qualifications as a minimum are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and pricing variations.
• Prepare material reconciliations and delivery sheets.
• Assist in cash management and maximize project profitability.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop bids.

Skills

Completing Monthly budgets

Proficient with Microsoft Office Package

Knowledge in NEC 3 or NEC 4 Contracts

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Experienced in financial / commercial management of projects

Experience working on Civils, Highways Civils, surfacing, fibre contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role within the site and the company to ensure all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• Driving Licence
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (Ideal)

For this role it is essential that you hold the skills & experience below;

• Completing Monthly budgets
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Package
• Knowledge in NEC 3 or NEC 4 Contracts
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experienced in financial / commercial management of projects
• Experience working on Civils, Highways Civils, surfacing, fibre contracts

Duties

• Procurement
• Assisting in pricing variations
• Analysis of tender allowances
• Preparing material reconciliations
• Providing input on contractual issues
• Cash management and maximisation
• Manage the procurement of sub-contractors
• Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets
• Strong communication, sales and presentation skills
• Assist in the production of monthly project cost and progress reports
• Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
• Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
• Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice
• Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required
• Work with project personnel to ensure that profitable and commercial aspects are understood
• Assisting in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract stages and post contract stages
• Aid in the development of commercial relationships with client, partners & supply chain, building respectful, trusting and productive relationships

For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley (phone number removed)