Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VIQU Energy Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities installation company in the North East is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and contracts in renewable energy projects. The role demands previous experience in Quantity Surveying or a related field, strong numerical and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. The successful candidate will assist with project cost management, subcontractor analysis, and ensure compliance across various projects, contributing significantly to the company's growth phase.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience or background in Quantity Surveying, commercial, or a related construction/utilities role.
• Basic understanding of contracts and commercial documents.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, management, and valuation of project costs from inception through to completion.
• Assist in subcontractor and supplier tendering and analysis.
• Update and maintain project cost databases and records.
• Support in preparation of interim applications, valuations, and final accounts.
• Ensure commercial and contractual compliance across projects.
• Support the QS team in preparing cost reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Proficient MS Office skills, particularly Excel

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Previous experience in Quantity Surveying or related role

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client are fully accredited, leading ICP in the UK who cover a wide range of utilities installation services, managing and delivering installation of utilities and clean water infrastructure.

They are now entering into a new growth phase, particularly in the, and are looking for a number of Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join their team.

Location: Durham

Salary: £30k - £35k + car allowance

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a crucial role in managing the costs, contracts, and financial efficiency of renewable energy projects. You'll assist the commercial team in managing project costs, contracts, and valuations across multiple utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, management, and valuation of project costs from inception through to completion.
• Assist in subcontractor and supplier tendering and analysis.
• Update and maintain project cost databases and records.
• Support in preparation of interim applications, valuations, and final accounts.
• Ensure commercial and contractual compliance across projects.
• Support the QS team in preparing cost reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience or background in Quantity Surveying, commercial, or a related construction/utilities role.
• Basic understanding of contracts and commercial documents.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're a commercially driven professional passionate about renewable energy with a desire to progress within quantity surveying, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact us for more details.