Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Intersect Global Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international civil engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant QS for a hybrid role focused on water projects in Reading. The position involves assisting with pricing and tenders, processing management accounts, and assessing disputes. Ideal candidates will have experience in civil engineering, strong Excel skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in civil engineering or utility sector preferred.
• Good working level of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounts departments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pricing and tenders for work.
• Processing management accounts and reports.
• Assessing dispute management and resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A leading international civil engineering contractor is seeking to recruit an Assistant QS to join their civil engineering division working on water projects in Reading. The business is well-established and, with healthy order books, is enjoying a period of growth across all divisions. They work with a range of clients, including water authorities and major organisations across the energy sector. This is a hybrid working Assistant Quantity Surveying role.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior QS; assist with pricing and tenders for work
• Working to a schedule of rates
• Processing management accounts and reports
• Assessing dispute management and resolution
• Visiting sites in London once a week
• Working as part of a team with administration support provided

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience in civil engineering or utility sector preferred
• Good working level of Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with accounts departments and processing high-volume, low-value data
• Possibly experience in a commercial department or procurement
• First-class interpersonal and presentation skills

Equal Opportunity

Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity within the workplace.