Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support various Thames Water AMP8 projects in Reading. The successful candidate will engage in a hybrid working model, contributing to project payments, compliance, and team development, while leveraging crucial surveying skills across varying scopes.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fee support

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction programmes and understand critical paths.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of contract payment applications.
• Support subcontractor performance monitoring.
• Assist in cost forecasting and preparation of CVRs.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC

Water

Wastewater

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost forecasting

Education

Relevant CSCS card

Working towards RICS, CIOB, or ICES accreditation

Job description

Our Water contractor client is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help deliver a range of Thames Water AMP8 projects based out of Reading with hybrid working.

Key skills required for this role:

Quantity surveying, NEC, Water, Wastewater

Overview:

Our client is expanding their team to deliver AMP8 projects for Thames Water, covering regions including the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, and Thames Valley. Projects vary from civil, mechanical, electrical, to infrastructure scopes, ranging between £2.5m and £25m, building upon existing AMP7 projects. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to treatment works in this area.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of main contract payment applications, support cash collection, assess subcontractor payments, and issue Pay Less Notices where applicable.
• Help prepare draft subcontracts, issue enquiries, review quotations, and utilize databases like Constructionline for pre-screening subcontractors.
• Support monitoring of subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and standards.
• Assist in pricing variations, assessing cost impacts, including design changes.
• Participate in recording delays and preparing extension of time requests using programme knowledge and critical path analysis.
• Contribute to the settlement of main contract final accounts.
• Assist in data collection to monitor contract performance monthly and quarterly.
• Support the development of Trainee QS's through supervision and mentoring.
• Collaborate with the site team on plant allocation, utilization, and cost recovery.
• Assist in tender preparation, procurement, and pricing, especially for ECI projects.
• Help in cost forecasting and preparing CVRs for financial reporting.
• Interpret expenditure and cost reports to support financial analysis.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication on costs and project progress.
• Assist in submitting EWNs and early warning assessments to manage project risks.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Ability to read construction programmes and understand critical paths.
• Understanding of H&S issues at work.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and perform accurate measurements.
• Understanding of the relationship between bills, specifications, and drawings.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract terms.
• Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations.
• Basic industry contract knowledge.
• Understanding of construction risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working on live projects, measurement, and valuation.
• Experience managing low-risk subcontractors and processing payments.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Working towards professional accreditation (desirable): RICS, CIOB, ICES.
• Relevant CSCS card.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave (option to buy/sell up to 3 days).
• Private medical insurance (self and family options).
• Life Assurance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 8%).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional membership fee support.
• Flexible benefits including critical illness, travel insurance, cycle to work, retail vouchers, and activity passes.

Additional Information:

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years of experience.

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