Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VolkerWessels UK; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Lewes. In this role, you will assist with various procurement and commercial processes while developing experience in the field. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an accredited surveying course or have a degree in a related discipline. This position offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including private medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical care

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Undertaking an accredited course in quantity surveying.
• Degree in building/construction, civil engineering or related fields is advantageous.
• Experience in commercial environments and subcontract management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement process to maximize all profits.
• Help develop the trainee surveyor on the project.
• Produce monthly commercial reports accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively between team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Assisting in procurement processes

Understanding of contractual requirements

Commercial awareness

Teamwork and communication

Education

Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerStevin are looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team working on the Environment agency Framework, covering the South East.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

GENERAL:

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

PRE-CONSTRUCTION:

• 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 subcontractors works
• Ensure records are kept of subcontractors 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:

• 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 back up 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 on-going 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

About you

• Required Qualifications / Expertise

  • Essential:
    1. Undertaking 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).
    2. Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
  • Desirable:
    1. A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

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

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees.

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 restaurants 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

Fairness, inclusion and respect

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

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed.

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.