Assistant Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; Radlett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial operations on a significant rail freight project. This role involves assisting site staff, encouraging commercial awareness, and preparing various financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a degree in construction or a related field, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a respected organization focusing on climate neutrality and community benefits over the next three years.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction or similar field.
• Experience within construction or engineering.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist site staff on commercial issues.
• Encourage commercial awareness within the team.
• Support junior staff on commercial matters.
• Assist in preparing internal commercial reports.
• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment.
• Manage subcontractor accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

Degree in construction or related field

A levels

HNC in construction

Job description

If you are an ambitious Quantity Surveying professional looking for a new challenge in the world of civil engineering and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Experiencewithin a construction/engineering or similar background
• Degreequalified, A levels &HNC (construction related)
• Goodtime management & organisational skills
• Computerliterate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications(Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• An understanding of NEC contracts desirable

STRABAG - Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGROLogistics Park Radlett. Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO LogisticsPark Radlett will deliver a state-of-the‑art rail freight terminal completewith extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced greenspace. The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail,significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion. Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years. The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits,including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, andintegrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• Provide assistance to site staff on commercial issues within the Project(s)
• To encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
• Provide support and guidance to junior staff on commercial issues within the Project(s).
• Commercial Service Delivery
• Assist in the preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Assist in the preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Assist in the preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Assist in the administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Assist in the required contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system.
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
• Drafting of simplesubcontracts

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!