Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Reading. The role involves supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor with project finances in the demolition and civil engineering sector. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience with a UK contractor.
• Must reside within commutable distance from Reading.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in managing projects and tenders.
• Assist in application for payment and Final Accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR).

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Management

Client Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the company

Our privately-owned client is an award winning contractor who undertakes technical projects throughout Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and London. Having been established for over 25 years and with a group annual turnover in excess of £70M, this client has grown year on year into a multi-disciplined provider of demolition, earthworks, remediation, and waste management and they pride themselves on their excellent reputation to deliver projects within budget and to program, whilst always maintaining high standards and quality.

About the opportunity

Due to a healthy order book, there is need for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the demolition and civil engineering sector. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensure delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and Final Accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the demolition and civil engineering sector.
• Assist in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and Final Accounts, including all contractual entitlements.
• Assist in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts.
• Provide commercial support to project delivery and estimating teams.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, gained with a UK main contractor or specialist subcontractor in demolition, substructure and/or superstructure.
• Must reside within commutable distance from Reading and hold a full UK driving licence.

Benefits and rewards

For professionals at the right level of experience, our client is offering a strong basic salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience). Additionally, a competitive package will be offered.

If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV or call the main office landline to discuss the role further on a confidential basis.