Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Stonbury; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in sustainable water asset management is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Waterlooville team. This role involves supporting commercial management duties across construction contracts, assisting in financial negotiations, and preparing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or substantial work experience, strong skills in contract negotiation, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive pay, pension contributions, and health benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for potential candidates.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

24 days' paid holiday

6% company pension contribution

Healthcare Cash scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience on construction contracts like NEC, JCT, or bespoke frameworks.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills required.
• UK driving licence is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial negotiations to secure client contracts.
• Prepare budgets to maximize revenue and efficiency.
• Support with monthly valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Waterlooville team.

• Up to £47k plus company car or car allowance
• Training and Development opportunities

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible assisting with all commercial management duties on construction contracts from Pre-construction through the Construction Phase to Final Account and Certificate. You will also provide administrational support to Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

• Assist with thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
• Understand and develop working relationships with our clients to understand their precise requirements and ensure that pricing schedules allow for the delivery of projects that accurately meet their expectations.
• Work with the project delivery team to assist with the preparation of a realistic budget for schemes in order to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
• Be involved in the planning process to ensure that all works are carried out to the maximum efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of labour pricing schedules for the delivery of the works under the PayGo pricing system and for subcontractors.
• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Be familiar with managing change including identifying, preparing, submitting and agreeing early warning notices and compensation events under NEC and other contracts.
• Support with monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
• Assist in the review of debt on a regular basis and help manage outstanding retentions to ensure the business receives its cash from customers on a timely basis.

Who we’re looking for

• HNC/HND, degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent substantial work experience
• Proven experience working on construction contracts using recognised forms such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or bespoke Framework Agreements
• Strong skills in contract negotiation, administration, and management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support order book turnover and contribute to gross margin forecasting
• UK driving licence

What we’re offering

Finance / Rewards

• Up to £47k plus a company car / car allowance
• 6% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme

Holidays

• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities

Health and Wellbeing

• Healthcare Cash scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Access to multiple employee networking groups, including the Armed Forces Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network.