Assistant Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in construction seeks an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a project at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett, UK. This full-time role involves assisting with commercial aspects of construction, preparing financial and contractual documentation, and supporting both site staff and junior team members. The ideal candidate should have a background in construction or engineering and strong organisational skills, particularly in Microsoft Office. The opportunity promises to contribute to a significant contract with community and environmental benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial issues in construction projects.
• Ability to prepare internal commercial reporting.
• Familiarity with subcontract and material procurement.
• Understanding of NEC contracts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist site staff on commercial issues within the projects.
• Develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with supporting documentation.
• 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 simple subcontracts

Skills

Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background

Good time management & organisational skills

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications

Understanding of NEC contracts desirable

Tools

Costing software

Job description

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We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett. Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the‑art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space. 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, and integrated 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 simple subcontracts

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background
• Good time management & organisational skills
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• An understanding of NEC contracts desirable

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Construction and Civil Engineering