Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group); Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management across key contracts. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £54,166, a bonus, and additional benefits including 25 days annual leave. The role involves assisting in contract management, cost estimation, and stakeholder engagement, providing a great opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial aspects of contracts including setup and compliance.
• Help prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract management

Teamworking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Cost management software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

80546 - Assistant Quantity Surveyor

This Assistant Quantity Surveyor will report to the Area Commercial Manager and will work within UKPN Services – Commercial based in our Heathrow office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £54,166 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 01/06/2025

We Also Provide The Following Additional Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

Job Nature And Scope

UK Power network Services has long-term contracts to upgrade operate and complete the life cycle maintenance of the high voltage electrical assets for specific major clients, together with a capital expenditure programme for the supply of infrastructure and connections to multiple client sites. UK Power Networks Services is looking to employ an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of the contracts.

Job Purpose

To assist Quantity Surveyors, the Area Commercial Manager, and the Lead Commercial Manager in providing professional commercial support to the UKPN Services business across specified long-term contracts and competitively tendered client projects.

You will support commercial aspects of contracts and projects, including contract setup, management, pricing, service delivery, scope changes, and dispute resolution. You will ensure contract compliance and support efforts to maximise profit delivery.

Additionally, we ask that you support the commercial project team, which may include Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Administrators, in the management of clients, subcontractors, and supplier contracts.

Important Responsibilities

• Commercial & Contract Management:
• Support the contract and commercial management team to achieve all contract related commercial goals.
• Ensure all activities comply with UKPN guidelines, goals, and procedures, reporting any areas of non-conformance to the Area Commercial Manager.
• To be commercial lead for smaller projects, or for larger projects to provide support, on a portfolio of nominated contracts and client construction projects
• Cost Estimation & Budget Control:
• Help prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
• Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with budgets
• Procurement & Supplier Management:
• Support in preparing and reviewing contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Help evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor agreements
• Reporting & Compliance:
• Help prepare monthly valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
• Support in assessing and certifying subcontractor payments
• Identify and report potential financial risks and discrepancies
• Produce quality reports, questioning the decisions and directions of others where necessary
• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work with project managers, site teams, and senior quantity surveyors
• Attend site visits, progress meetings, and client briefings
• Work with the Client Delivery Manager, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, other commercial team and P6 Planners to deliver advice and support, to ensure that the projects are managed following the contract.
• General Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with external partners and team members to ensure projects progress without delay
• Provide support for dispute resolution where required
• Maintain knowledge of major contracts to support cover purposes, transfer best practices, and contribute to future growth projects within UKPN Services
  

Dimensions

• Turnover - up to £10 million per year project and/or contract revenues
• No direct reports
  
  

Although based at the sites above, the jobholder will develop knowledge of other major contracts for cover purposes, to transfer best practice and to facilitate working on future growth projects within UKPN Services.

Qualifications

• Essential:
• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience
• Experience in a similar role (experience in construction, infrastructure, or Electrical engineering) is advantageous
• Experience with cost estimation, procurement, and contract management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost management software, and financial reporting tools
• Work as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced environment
• Teamworking skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC)
• Experience supporting the resolution of commercial disputes
• Familiarity with project reporting and financial forecasting
  

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

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