Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking an individual to assist in procurement processes, subcontract management, and overall project support. The ideal candidate should be undertaking an accredited course in surveying or have a relevant degree. The role includes responsibilities such as validating subcontractor accounts and supporting site teams, with a commitment to commercial interests and innovation in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• A degree with some numerical or technical background is advantageous.
• Experience in quantity surveying is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement process and place subcontract orders.
• Handle subcontract management and validation of records.
• Support the site team with commercial awareness.

Skills

Understanding of contractual requirements

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited course by RICS, CIOB, or ICES

Degree in construction-related field

Job description

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.

Tender

• Assist the Bid team as required.

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

• 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.

Other

• Being aware of and report any potential business development opportunities.
• Support the site team in their general commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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: A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

Company Overview

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 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation.

Benefits

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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