Assistant Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK Ltd.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the SRFI project at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett in Hertfordshire. You will assist in commercial reporting, valuations and procurement, helping to deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal.

The role focuses on commercial awareness, cost control and change management, with NEC contracts desirable. You will work with site teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate, well-documented financial records and timely

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing internal commercial reporting and valuations.
• 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 requisitions to final accounts.
• Assist in required contract administration, including change management and maintaining registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system and cost allocation/coding.
• Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement.
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Organisational skills

MS Office literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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
  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
  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.