Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Collard Group Ltd; Eversley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Collard Group Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their demolition and earthworks team in Eversley. The full-time position includes responsibilities such as budget management, applications for payment, and site visits. Ideal candidates should have a Quantity Surveying degree and strong IT skills, with a supportive work environment and competitive salary on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months)

Life assurance (4x Salary)

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Supportive environment with social events

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying or construction management within demolition or earthworks (desirable).
• Understanding of JCT Standard Forms of Contract or similar.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing applications for payment and monitoring budgets.
• Conducting site visits and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Maintaining good relationships with clients, consultants, and colleagues.

Skills

IT Skills

Budget Management

Payment Schedules

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancies

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor (QS) is required for the demolition and earthworks contracting team. This is a full-time position based at our office in Eversley, Hampshire, involving travel to various sites. The projects vary in size, complexity, and location.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing applications for payment, including valuation of variations and loss and/or expense.
• Agreeing on interim payment amounts with clients and monitoring payment notices.
• Preparing project budgets with Contracts Managers and the Operations Director.
• Monitoring budgets against costs and projections monthly.
• Sending subcontractor inquiries, analyzing quotations, placing orders, and managing interim payments and final accounts.
• Ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Advising contracts managers on commercial matters such as variations and delays, and ensuring they are recorded.
• Assisting in preparing contractual notices like EWNs/NCEs and EOT requests.
• Conducting site visits to monitor variations and maintain site records.
• Maintaining good relationships with clients, consultants, and colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in surveying or construction management within demolition or earthworks is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of JCT Standard Forms of Contract or similar.
• Quantity surveying degree or professional qualifications.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in placing subcontract orders is desirable.
• Experience in producing and monitoring project budgets.
• Experience in managing payment schedules.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Note: Candidates must provide proof of right to work in the UK. We cannot proceed with applications from those without this.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance (after 3 months).
• Life assurance (4x Salary).
• Health Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Supportive, family-run environment with social events.

About Collard Group

The Collard Group is a leading waste management and demolition company in the South of England, with over 400 staff, operating from nine recycling facilities across five counties, and a fleet of over 150 lorries. We focus on sustainable practices, investing over £5m annually in infrastructure, and are committed to staff development.

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