Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering contractor in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will be involved in achieving budget targets and ensuring proper contract administration. The ideal candidate has experience in Quantity Surveying and a background in construction. The position offers a package of 25-day holiday, bonus, and pension.

Benefits

25-day holiday

Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven level of experience in Quantity Surveying in construction.
• Industry knowledge required.
• Civil Engineering experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with achieving or exceeding budgeted targets.
• Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with contract conditions.
• Administer the contract and prepare timely contractual notices.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying

Industry knowledge

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Education

Some form of construction qualifications

Civil Engineering experience (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

An industry-leading Civil Engineering contractor in Birmingham has an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated team. With over 25 years of industry experience, a full project pipeline, and established relationships with some of the best-known and highly regarded names in the industry, our client can offer you a prosperous and challenging career.

The Opportunity - Assistant Quantity Surveyor

You will be working across civil engineering, HS2, rail and construction services. Works include platform extensions, roads, bridges, earthworks, drainage, enabling works - handing back at floor level.

Key accountabilities

• Assist with: Achieve or exceed budgeted targets by looking for V/E opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works and buying gains from S/C Procurement
• Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the project's cash position and management of WIP
• Assist the Commercial Lead with monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projected figures
• Administer the contract (and subcontract) conditions and identify and prepare timely contractual notices for all events
• Price and agree all project Compensation Events, promptly whilst maximising their entitlement
• Understand the bid and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the projects at the Preconstruction Stage
• Procure supply chain orders promptly that accurately reflect the scope of work and administer the same, accurately valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices
• Accurately re-measure works in accordance with the method of measurement and promptly, whilst maximising their entitlement
• Achieve a timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, whilst maintaining strong working relationships
• Undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by the line manager

Experience / Knowledge

Proven level of experience in Quantity Surveying in construction
Industry knowledge
Some form of construction qualifications.
Civil Engineering experience is preferred but not essential.
Ability to work to very strict deadlines

Package & Location

Package: 25-day holiday, bonus, pension

Birmingham / Midlands / Lemington Spa