Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Infraspec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee exciting Battery Storage and Pumped Hydro Energy projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers the chance to work from home and the London office, with occasional site visits. As part of a growing commercial team, you will support senior quantity surveyors, manage financial data, and ensure accurate project cost monitoring. Join this forward-thinking company at a pivotal moment in its growth and contribute to projects that have the potential to power hundreds of thousands of homes. If you have the right expertise, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Quantity Surveyor in financial and surveying-related tasks.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage applications for payments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Working towards professional membership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

CEMAR

Job description

This range is provided by Infraspec. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary Range: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, plus benefits/bonus

Our client, an innovative organisation in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Commercial Manager to initially oversee the delivery of Renewable Energy assets throughout the UK. This business is delivering some of the UK's most exciting Battery Storage and Pumped Hydro Energy projects. With the company in the early stages of significant planned growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join as a Assistant Quantity Surveyor in a growing commercial team. The initial support required will be on UK wide Battery Storage projects with a peak output of 290MW and the potential to power 650,000 average UK homes at any moment in time.

This hybrid role involves working both from home and the London office with occasional travel to sites in construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor in their assigned responsibilities.
• Provide detailed financial and surveying-related data as required by senior management.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, cost planning reports, and other financial evaluations.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of various contract types.
• Aid in the integration and administration of contracts within CEMAR.
• Prepare and manage applications for payments.
• Ensure accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to align with budget requirements.
• Proactively track and manage cost variances and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
• Support the enhancement of internal cost database practices.
• Collaborate with contractors, clients, and team members to foster effective communication and a cohesive work environment.

Job Related Experience Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction industry regulations and best practices.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A bachelor’s (or working towards) degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in Quantity Surveying or related field.

• Working towards professional membership.

If you have the expertise and experience to excel in this role, apply now and one of our dedicated recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Other

Industries

Construction, Services for Renewable Energy, and Civil Engineering