Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Kemp Town Estate seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to assist in maximizing profits and ensuring subcontract orders are placed on time. Candidates should undertake an accredited course and possess relevant degrees in construction or civil engineering. The role also includes commercial responsibilities and requires a focus on project understanding and procurement processes. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Undertake an accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES.
• Degree with numerical or technical focus is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement process for subcontract orders.
• Understand project and tender documents.
• Help ensure timely production of commercial reports.

Skills

Numerical focus

Technical focus

Education

Accredited course by RICS or CIOB

Degree in building/construction or civil engineering

Degree in QS

Job description

Overview

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.

General Responsibilities

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

Pre‑Construction Responsibilities

• Understand the project, our tender offer, and review the tender documents.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.
• Assist in the establishment of the first profit and loss forecast.

Construction: The Project Team

• Ensure you are aware of your roles and responsibilities with particular reference to the business's commercial interests.
• Help to maximise staff morale.
• Ensure you effectively and appropriately communicate between all members of staff.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure your actions are closed out quickly.

Subcontract Management

• Assist in the preparation of sub‑contract documentation.
• Assist in the accurate measurement of the subcontractor's works.
• Ensure records are kept of subcontractor's work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor.
• Prepare sub‑contract payment notices for approval in accordance with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
• Assist in the subcontractor appraisal process.
• Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality.
• Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of site activities undertaken and events.
• Assist in the production of the monthly commercial reports so that they are produced on time.
• Assist in the production of the backup to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with the business's Commercial policy.
• Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time.
• Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an ongoing basis.
• Minimise waste.
• Be accountable for programme awareness and understanding.
• Develop an understanding of the different programme types (weekly, as‑built, construction, target and contract).

Qualifications

• Undertake an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical focus is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Desirable: a degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

About VolkerWessels UK Group

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. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin is able to ensure our staff provide unrivaled resources and expertise to our clients.

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff, and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities—comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service