Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for their United Utilities Contract based in Warrington. The role involves supporting the delivery of a significant project by assisting in commercial management, cost control, and procurement processes. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant qualification in Surveying or Estimating and possess a strong interest in financial data interpretation. This position offers an engaging work environment and opportunities to develop skills in a supportive team.

Benefits

Tailored benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification in Surveying or Estimating.
• Strong interest in commercial management and cost analysis.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the United Utilities AMP8 Programme.
• Assist with commercial start-up activities and cost management.
• Support procurement and subcontract package administration.

Skills

Commercial management

Estimation

Cost analysis

Financial data interpretation

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant qualification in Surveying or Estimating

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our United Utilities Contract based in Warrington.

Location

Warrington.

Hours

45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

Note

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of the United Utilities AMP8 Enterprise Framework Programme, the largest AMP programme UU has delivered to date.

• Supporting the administration of commercial and contractual requirements
• Assisting with commercial start-up activities, including cost codes and forecasts
• Supporting procurement and administration of subcontract packages
• Assisting with change control, including Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events
• Supporting cost management, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting

Qualifications

This role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• You hold a relevant qualification in Surveying or Estimating
• You have a strong interest in commercial management, estimation, cost analysis and financial data interpretation
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new skills

Additional Information

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

Rewards and Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.