Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bovis; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Private medical

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

EAP

Gym discount

Job summary

Bovis is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a major MoD project in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The role supports commercial and financial elements through pre-construction, delivery and final accounts stages.

Applicants should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, possess a CSCS card, and have NEC/JCT experience. Expect a competitive benefits package and structured professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.
• CSCS card held for the role.
• Experience with NEC/JCT contract and subcontract work.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard financial and commercial interests by managing risk and costs.
• Contribute to timely and efficient project delivery while meeting commercial targets.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction-related degree

Tools

Cost management software

Document management software

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Assistant Commercial Manager) to join the team on our major new project in Gloucester, Gloucestershire as part of our DEOP framework of projects for the MoD.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting commercial and financial elements on high value, complex construction project(s) through pre-construction, delivery and final accounts stages.

Roles & responsibilities:

To safeguard the financial and commercial interests of the company by managing and controlling commercial risk, income and expenditure. Contributing to the delivery of the project in a timely, efficient, sustainable and safe manner whilst achieving commercial targets. Meeting

client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business. Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Completed degree and gaining experience during the post-graduate period.

Essential Credentials:

• Maintain CSCS card for the role.
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role or qualified by appropriate level of experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Skills

• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with cost management software / document management software.

Knowledge

• Degree Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.
• NEC/JCT contract and subcontract experience.
• Demonstratable understanding of building programmes, technology and construction methods

Experience

• Similar experience either with a national contractor or on major projects.
• Developing key areas of experience- procurement, internal and external reporting, commercial package management and change control.

Behaviours

• Demonstrate core professional behaviours including time keeping, presentation, achieving deadlines and producing quality work consistently.

We will provide:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)