Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role involves managing commercial administration on various projects, collaborating closely with pre-construction and delivery teams. Ideal candidates will possess proficiency in IT, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and a relevant degree or experience. A CSCS card is required. The firm encourages flexible working arrangements and offers robust benefits, including generous holiday options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Private medical options

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Understanding of standard contract forms.
• CSCS card required.
• Experience with large or multiple schemes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation and negotiate terms.
• Manage subcontract packages, including assessments and change management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Contract management knowledge

Proficient IT skills

Construction process knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or experience in a commercial environment

Professional qualification (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS)

Tools

Excel

Word

Contract Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle)

Job description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hampton

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Thames, a Galliford Try business. As a Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Framework Commercial team, working closely with Pre-Con, Design, and Delivery functions to manage commercial administration, reporting, and performance on large or multiple smaller projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation, negotiate terms, conditions, prices, and schedules.
• Manage subcontract packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required.
• Handle contract variations and produce Compensation Event Quotations.
• Submit and agree monthly applications with the client.
• Coordinate with operational and engineering teams to maintain site records.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports and CVRs.
• Maintain a detailed Cost Plan, tracking expenditures and liabilities.
• Interpret expenditure reports from internal systems.
• Lead weekly progress and risk meetings.
• Generate reports for clients.

About you:

• Understanding of standard contract forms.
• Proficient IT skills: Excel, Word, Contract Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction processes.
• Professional qualification (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS) or working towards it (Desirable).
• Relevant degree or experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience with large or multiple schemes.
• CSCS card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer:

Join a leading principal contractor with a robust order book, working on exciting UK projects. We provide stability, growth opportunities, and a high-performance environment. We value wellbeing, training, and career development through initiatives like 'Be Well', leadership programs, and Career Paths. Our Agile Working program offers flexibility to suit your needs.

Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement and purchase options.
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work, Share schemes.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

About us:

We aim to improve lives through infrastructure, fostering growth, sustainability, and collaboration, guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, and community engagement.

For more information or to explore other roles, please contact us.

Additional information:

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Please inform us of any needs for adjustments during the application process. A full job description is available upon request.