Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sheffield is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their civil engineering team. In this role, you will prepare estimates, analyze costs, and assist in final accounts negotiations. The ideal candidate has experience in a contracting environment, preferably in rail, and must have or be working towards an HND/HNC. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. This position offers comprehensive exposure to civil engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a contracting environment, preferably in rail.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates using a schedule of rates.
• Price variations and technical queries.
• Analyse cost reports and assist in producing final accounts.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients.
• Compile cost-value reconciliations and submit periodic valuations.

Skills

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

HND / HNC

Degree or equivalent in Surveying

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work in our clients Sheffield office within their civil engineering commercial team.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be working on projects ranging from £2k to £2.5M (usually on smaller value schemes, maintenance and reactive works, civil engineering by nature).

Main Function of Job:

• Prepare estimates using a schedule of rates
• Price variations / technical queries to contracted works
• Liaise with delivery team regarding works executed
• Analyse cost reports
• Assist in producing final accounts
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with Client
• Compile cost-value reconciliations
• Submit periodic valuations
• Assessing sub-contractors claims
• Attend site to take measurements
• Attend progress meetings
• Contribute to commercial meetings
• Submit periodic applications for payment
• Assist with and help produce commercial reports for the Board of Directors
• Assist with all change control processes
• Work with supply chain for procurement of suppliers and S/C
• Assist with tenders
• Comply with and promote the company safety policy

Experience and Personal Qualities:

Similar experience working within a contracting environment (rail experience preferred but not essential)

Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised

Person Specification:

• HND / HNC or working towards - Essentialli>
• Office - Essential
• Degree or equivalent in Surveying - Desirable