Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Multiplex; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London. This developmental role will support commercial performance, manage project financials, and oversee package administration. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of cost control and cash management, with a passion for contributing to significant construction projects.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

8% company contribution pension

25 days annual leave with holiday buy options

Single private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Professional career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of pricing and evaluation of changes.
• Knowledge of maintaining site records and project handover obligations.
• Familiar with the Head Contract and its link to the Sub-Contract.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and commercial aspects of packages.
• Assist the commercial team in managing projects' profitability.
• Monitor commercial performance and assist in reporting requirements.

Skills

Cost Control

Cash Management

Client Change Management

Tools

IFS

Job description

Jobtype: Full Time Location: UK - London Category: Commercial

Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.

You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:

• Discretionary annual bonus, 8% company contribution pension, 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options.
• Single private medical cover, employee assistance programme, and virtual GP service
• Competitive parental leave
• Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme.
• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.
• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we're looking for:

Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do.

What is the overall job?

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor is a developmental role that, with the support of other commercial staff, willliaise with the Package Manager and all members of the Package Team providing support for the commercialperformance and administration of packages, whilst also supporting the Commercial Team in theadministration of the project.

In accordance with Multiplex's policies, systems and procedures, the AQS will support other members of theCommercial Team in monitoring and managing the commercial aspects of packages and commercial functionsand assist the team in delivering strategies and actions to mitigate commercial risk and protect profit margins.The AQS will also support the accurate and timely submission of commercial information to the CommercialTeam to meet project reporting requirements, inclusive of Change / Reporting / Applications for payment /Claims / Sub-Contractor Accounts.

• Administer commercial matters delegated to them for their packages, which could include: payments, revenueand cost recoveries, reporting requirements all in line with statutory and Multiplex timetables and policies.
• Support Package Team to successfully progress and complete packages in line with revenue and programmerequirements, and support delivery of package in line with profit expectations.
• Support wider commercial team with regards to profit maximisation, Client Change, and reporting.
• With support from line manager and more senior commercial team members, progress and deliver theirprofessional development plan

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Understanding how to correctly price a Client Change for submission
• How to evaluate a variation received from a sub-contractor
• How to produce an Application for Payment to the Client
• How to evaluate an Application received from a sub-contractor
• The importance of maintaining and producing site records
• Testing and Commissioning of the Project and the contractual obligations in this regard
• Project Completion and Handover obligations
• Basic understanding of the Head Contract and the Sub-Contract and how they link together
• Cost Control and Cash Management
• The importance of the payment mechanism within the Sub-Contract and paying on time
• Knowledge of IFS and how to input on IFS

Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.