Assistant QS - Water Infrastructure, Flexible Working

ABS Commercial Solutions; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure framework. Based in St Albans with surrounding sites, the role offers exposure to the full commercial lifecycle, working under a Senior Quantity Surveyor on multiple schemes.

You will gain experience across commercial management, cost control and procurement, with a flexible working model blending office, site and home working, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role.
• Experience within water, utilities or civil engineering infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Some knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts is preferred.
• An understanding of cost control, forecasting, valuations and subcontract management.
• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of projects, monitoring costs and supporting overall project performance.
• Support subcontract procurement, including reviewing terms and conditions and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Assist with the administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including Options A and C.
• Help manage compensation events, variations and contractual changes.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure commercial procedures are followed.
• Assist in preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and commercial reports.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and identify cost variances.
• Prepare and review valuations and subcontractor applications for payment.
• Support weekly cost monitoring, comparing forecast costs against actual expenditure.
• Maintain change registers and collate cost records for client audits.
• Assist with earned value analysis and pain/gain reporting where applicable.
• Work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits to monitor progress and support effective commercial management.
• Help resolve commercial issues and support the project closeout process.
• Build strong working relationships across the project team and supply chain.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Experience in water/utilities infrastructure

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure framework. Based in St Albans with surrounding sites, the role offers exposure to the full commercial lifecycle, working under a Senior Quantity Surveyor on multiple schemes.

You will gain experience across commercial management, cost control and procurement, with a flexible working model blending office, site and home working, depending on project needs.