Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Dalkia UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the South regional commercial team. You will work under a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to help manage projects from inception to completion.

Role involves preparing commercial reports, cost forecasts, valuations and subcontract documentation, while assisting with subcontract accounts and contract administration. Strong collaboration with project teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 2 years in a quantity surveying or commercial environment.
• Currently studying towards a recognised quantity surveying qualification (BSc, MSc, HND or an approved vocational route such as the RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice), if not yet qualified.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team.
• Desirable: a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or equivalent).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary construction or engineering project teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of accurate commercial reports, cost forecasts and financial updates.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of client valuations.
• Supporting subcontract procurement activities.
• Preparing subcontract documentation in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with the management of subcontract accounts, payments and variations.
• Helping ensure contractual obligations are administered in accordance with client contracts.
• Working collaboratively with operational, engineering and design teams to identify commercial opportunities and manage project risks.
• Supporting change control and commercial management processes.
• Liaising with Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Directors on project performance and commercial matters.
• Attending project meetings and contributing to successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc/MSc/HND or equivalent)

RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About Dalkia UK

Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading UK technical services provider, delivering engineering, facilities management and energy solutions nationwide. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a people-first culture, innovation mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to grow your career.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – South

We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team in the South. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career with a business that will support your professional development while giving you exposure to a diverse portfolio of exciting projects.

The Role

Reporting to a Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager, you'll become part of one of our regional delivery teams, supporting the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion.

Working closely with project teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered commercially, contractually and financially, while gaining valuable experience across all aspects of quantity surveying.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the preparation of accurate commercial reports, cost forecasts and financial updates.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of client valuations.
• Supporting subcontract procurement activities.
• Preparing subcontract documentation in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with the management of subcontract accounts, payments and variations.
• Helping ensure contractual obligations are administered in accordance with client contracts.
• Working collaboratively with operational, engineering and design teams to identify commercial opportunities and manage project risks.
• Supporting change control and commercial management processes.
• Liaising with Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Directors on project performance and commercial matters.
• Attending project meetings and contributing to successful project delivery.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial environment.
• Currently studying towards a recognised Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc, MSc, HND or an approved vocational route such as the RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice), if not already qualified.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team.

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or equivalent).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary construction or engineering project teams.

Why Join Dalkia UK?

• Be part of a business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition.
• Work on exciting, high-profile engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Structured career development with support towards professional qualifications, including RICS.
• Opportunities to progress within a growing commercial team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment where your development matters.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and want to work on projects that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

• People First – health, safety and wellbeing come first
• Better Together – collaborative, respectful teamwork
• Trusted Partners – committed to our clients' success
• Taking Responsibility – making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, let us know in confidence our team is here to support you.