Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the utilities industry is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Peterborough. The role involves assisting the estimating team, preparing subcontracts, and ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting. Ideal candidates are studying or hold a degree in a relevant discipline, possess strong IT skills, and have excellent communication abilities. This position offers hybrid working and various benefits, including health insurance and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Currently studying for or have completed a relevant degree qualification.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Proactive team member with enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team in providing accurate estimates.
• Work closely with various teams in contract preparation.
• Produce accurate live forecasting and financial reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent IT skills (especially Excel)

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree level qualification in engineering/management/cost discipline

Job description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. They are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, based at Peterborough with hybrid working available.

Benefits as an Assistant Quantity surveyor:
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:
Assist the programme area Estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to Alliance Procurement system and Cost Base
Work closely with the Cost Manager, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Delivery Manager in preparing Subcontracts and procurement strategies and ensuring they reflect agreed scope
Produce accurate live forecasting, considering the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure / cost breakdown structure
Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations
Provide reports on actual costs vs. estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, highlight, challenge & resolve variance to latest plans
Assist the Cost Manager in ensuring that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements
Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available
Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
To join us for this development opportunity, you’ll be currently studying for, or have completed, a Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline and have a passion for pursuing a career in a commercial based role
With excellent IT skills (specifically Excel), you’ll be open to and able to communicate with a wide range of audiences
Acting as a proactive team member, you’ll have strong organisational and prioritising skills to underpin your enthusiasm and thirst to learn to make a positive impact

If you are looking for a fantastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor, then click on the 'apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers