Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Wembley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rail Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves managing minor works projects within a framework, collaborating closely with project managers and the commercial team. You'll be responsible for financial performance reporting, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with payment terms. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on project outcomes. If you're passionate about rail projects and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Travel expenses

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Health coverage

Eye care vouchers

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience managing rail projects and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and Applications for Payment.
• Work with project managers to build quotations for contracts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC3 Contracts

NEC4 Contracts

Cloud-Based Systems

Rail Projects Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Equivalent in Commercial Management

Tools

Asite

CEMAR

Job description

Are you a Rail Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience working on Minor Works?

Do you have experience managing rail projects from inception to close out?

This is an amazing opportunity to work for an industry leading tier 1 contractor as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, where you will be managing numerous minor works projects on a Minor Works Framework with TfL, and assisting the Project QS and Commercial Manager.

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Location: Wembley + travel to sites

Benefits:
·33 days annual leave including bank holidays
·Company pension scheme, company 3% /employee 5%
·Travel to any sites or client offices expensed
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Training and development opportunities
·Life assurance
·Health coverage after 6 months service
·Eye care vouchers
·Discretionary bonus scheme

In this role you will be responsible for managing the client by issuing Applications for Payment, formal communications, early warning notifications, notifications of compensation events, and assisting with valuations, via email and via cloud-based systems such as Asite and CEMAR.

You will be present in various client led meetings, taking minutes, and will be present in periodic meetings with the company Directors and other members of the commercial team, to report on the financial performance of your projects.

You will also be expected to work closely with project managers to build quotations to win call off contracts/projects within the framework and forecast those works accurately to ensure a strong commercial performance within budget. You will be responsible for commercially managing the subcontractors/supply chain in terms of valuing/assessing their AFPs, variations, issuing instructions, and general communications.

Requirements:
·Relevant degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management preferred
·Experience working on NEC3 or NEC4 contracts
·1/2 years minimum experience as a Quantity Surveyor
·Experience using cloud-based systems, Asite and CEMAR, beneficial
·Experience working on rail projects for a contractor, ideally minor civils
·Knowledge of the core principles such as Compensation Events, Early Warning Notifications, Payment Terms, Contractors Communications and Programme Acceptance

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on 02934314914 or [e-mail].