Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Barhale; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave + holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice benefits

Company car/van scheme

Job summary

Barhale Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide daily commercial support to project delivery teams and senior management across varied civil engineering schemes.

You will assist with cost control, subcontract management and reporting, developing technical, contractual and commercial skills within a collaborative team. Barhale values progression from within and offers development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to use IT packages including MS Office and bespoke systems.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
• Negotiation skills with internal, external & supply chain.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a construction team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily commercial support to project delivery teams and senior management.
• Support the successful commercial management of civil engineering projects including cost control, subcontract management, reporting and contractual compliance.
• Produce cost and value analyses and turnover forecasts; positive cash flow management.
• Prepare bills of quantities and subcontract documentation; monitor payments and applications.
• Engage with subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives; attend progress meetings.

Skills

IT skills (Office)

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• EnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.

Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes

A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients

Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Role Profile: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Provide daily commercial support to project delivery teams and senior management. The role supports the successful commercial management of civil engineering projects while developing technical, contractual and commercial skills within a collaborative team environment.

Role Purpose

To support the effective commercial delivery of projects by assisting with cost control, subcontract management, reporting and contractual compliance. The role contributes to accurate financial management, robust governance and value protection while developing the capability to progress within the commercial function.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Management & Governance

Support the commercial management of projects in line with company procedures

Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements

Carry out audits on contracts as required

Support the Managing Surveyor and Commercial Manager with accurate commercial data and reporting

Financial Performance

Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts

Produce cost and value comparisons and turnover forecasts

Produce monthly commercial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes

Contract & Risk Management

Produce and process formal subcontract documentation

Certify interim and final subcontract payments and final accounts

Produce bills of quantities and activity schedules for payment purposes

Monitor applications for payment, final accounts and late payments

Provide feedback on pricing, projected profit or loss and pricing omissions

Leadership & Capability

Support senior commercial staff in delivering project objectives

Actively develop commercial, contractual and technical skills

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and procedures

Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach within project teams

Stakeholder Management

Engage with subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives

Attend financial and progress meetings where required

Provide advice and support to site teams to optimise contract resources

Work collaboratively with estimators, contract managers and site teams

Key Interfaces

Commercial Manager / Managing Surveyor

Project Managers and Site Teams

Estimators and Contracts Managers

Subcontractors and Suppliers

Client Engineers and Representatives

Inter-company trading

Proactively optimise inter-company trading wherever possible

Collaborate effectively within the corporate group entities

Success Measures (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of commercial reporting

Effective cost and value control

Compliance with commercial procedures and governance

Quality of subcontract administration and payments

Progression of technical and commercial capability

About you

Essential

• Ability to use a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally & with our supply chain.
• Positive attitude always, and the ability to integrate and play an active part in the Construction Team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise meeting deadlines

Desirable

• Degree-qualified or equivalent, but with appropriate experience and knowledge
• Wide experience of the civil engineering industry with a reasonable degree of water industry experience
• CSCS card

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards