Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels Uk; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a long-term project in Plymouth. This role offers a great opportunity for career advancement in the commercial department of a Tier 1 company. Responsibilities include assisting in procurement and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The position requires professionalism and strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the procurement process to maximize profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project.
• Act in the business's best commercial interests at all times.
• Work with and develop the trainee surveyor on the project if applicable.
• Assist the Bid team as required.

Job description

Job Description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team on our long term project in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for the person to push on in their career in the commercial department of a Tier 1 civil engineering business.

Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties.

Responsibilities

• GENERAL: Assist the procurement process to maximise profit and help ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project.
• Act in the business\'s best commercial interests at all times.
• To act professionally at all times.
• Work with and develop the trainee surveyor on the project if applicable.
• TENDER: Assist the Bid team as required.