Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Navartis; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of quantity surveying, working closely with senior professionals to support various projects. You will engage in essential tasks such as pricing variations, analyzing cost reports, and assisting with final accounts. The company prides itself on providing excellent training and development opportunities, ensuring that you grow and thrive in your career. If you're eager to learn and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay

Excellent training & development opportunities

Healthcare options

Company Pension and Death in Service scheme

Qualifications

• HND/HNC required; degree in Quantity Surveying is a plus.
• Strong IT and numeracy skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing final accounts and negotiate with clients.
• Compile cost-value reconciliations and submit periodic valuations.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor and contribute to commercial reports.

Skills

Strong IT Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage a fast-paced environment

Ability to work methodically

Education

HND/HNC

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Negotiable dependant on level experience plus;

• 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Excellent training & development opportunities
• Healthcare options
• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary

Summary

A Principal Contractor, operating throughout England and Wales, delivering multi-disciplinary buildings and civil engineering projects for Network Rail is excited to offer an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insights from senior leadership, including the Commercial Director.

You'll also have the chance to work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, providing direct support.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Price variations / technical queries to contracted works
• Liaise with delivery team regarding works executed
• Analyse cost reports
• Assist in producing final accounts
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with Client
• Compile cost-value reconciliations
• Submit periodic valuations
• Assessing sub-contractors claims
• Contribute to monthly commercial meetings
• Submit periodic applications for payment
• Assist with and help produce commercial reports for the Board of Directors
• Assist with all change control processes
• Work with supply chain for procurement of suppliers and S/C
• Assist with tenders
• Comply with and promote the company safety policy
• Any other duties may reasonably be required

Person Specification

Essential:

• HND/HNC
• Strong IT Skills, especially with Microsoft packages and easily able to learn to use new software
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment, with a high-volume workload
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Numeracy skills
• Ability to work methodically, using own initiative and unsupervised

Desirable:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in similar role, within a contracting environment

For further information and to apply, get in touch.

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries. If you are seeking a new position, our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.

Required Qualifications

• None