Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting invites applications for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on a major, long-term infrastructure programme in Kent. The role offers exposure to a skilled commercial team and a path to develop a career in construction cost management.

You will assist with applications for payment, cost reporting and change management, while developing strong Excel and Office skills within a busy contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracting/commercial environment.
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and progress within a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Support applications for payment.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Support management of change and variations.
• Assist with subcontract procurement and administration.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance.
• Assist with commercial reporting and cost-to-complete reviews.
• Support identification and management of commercial risk.
• Maintain accurate commercial records.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams.
• Assist with subcontractor payments and accounts.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor working on a major, long-term project in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS looking to develop their commercial career while working alongside an experienced commercial team on a complex infrastructure programme.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior QS and Commercial Manager, you will support the commercial management and delivery of the project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of applications for payment
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
• Supporting the management of change and variations
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and administration
• Monitoring project costs and financial performance
• Assisting with commercial reporting and cost-to-complete reviews
• Supporting the identification and management of commercial risk
• Maintaining accurate commercial records
• Working closely with the operational and commercial teams
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and accounts

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a contracting/commercial environment
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Some experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction or a related sector
• Good understanding of commercial processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and progress within a commercial team

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS to gain exposure to a major, long-term infrastructure programme and progress their career within a highly experienced commercial function.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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