Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VSL International Ltd.; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction firm in Aldringham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for the Sizewell C project. This role involves supporting the commercial team in financial and contractual aspects, including cost planning, contract administration, and subcontractor management. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and prior experience in quantity surveying. Strong English communication skills are essential. This offers a great opportunity to develop skills on a significant infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (building, construction, civil or structural engineering).
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of experience in quantity surveying.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating tender strategies.
• Develop cost planning and project budgeting.
• Responsible for interim payment applications and certifications.
• Provide contractual advice to Project Managers and Engineers.
• Monitor subcontractor performances.
• Conduct quantity take-offs.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Quantity surveying experience

Education

Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.

VSL's Business Is Based On Four Areas Of Expertise

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

Role Overview

As part of the Sizewell C project, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial team in delivering all financial and contractual aspects of the project. The role will involve assisting with cost planning, contract administration, measurement, valuations, and supporting the management of subcontractor accounts. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a major infrastructure project while developing your skills under the guidance of experienced senior team members.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating tender strategies
• Develop cost planning and project budgeting, including tender analysis, bidding, valuation of variations, cost estimation, subletting, extension of time claims, cash flow monitoring, certifying payment and variations, and final account settlement
• Responsible for interim payment applications, certifying sub-contractor payment valuation, and final account settlements
• Provide contractual advice to Project Managers and Engineers
• Monitor subcontractors performances
• Assist in resolving disputes between contracting parties
• Conduct quantity take-offs
• Maintain awareness of different building contracts conditions currently use

Candidate profile

• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (building, construction, civil or structural engineering)
• A successful first experience in quantity surveying (approximately 1 to 3 years)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is required
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application

Interested?

Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!