Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Matchtech; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team. This exciting role involves overseeing the financial and contractual performance of diverse civil engineering projects across the East of England. You will work closely with clients and team members, ensuring compliance with contractual terms while driving efficiency and profit targets. With opportunities for personal and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the civil engineering sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven success in Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience in civil engineering projects within a contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial and contractual performance of projects.
• Preparing and negotiating claims, managing subcontractor payments.

Skills

NEC contract experience

Relationship-building skills

Analytical mindset

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility in priorities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Professional membership with RICS or CICES

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Leading civil engineering main contractor is seeking to employ an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor level candidate, with experience of working with the NEC contract, to join their commercial team.

This role is following the award of a long term civil engineering framework which incorporates a wide spectrum of civil engineering projects on the East side of England. The team for this framework is based in London and York so there will be a need for a presence in these offices when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing the financial and contractual performance of projects
2. Ensuring profit targets and efficiency savings are achieved
3. Administering change control and managing risks and opportunities
4. Conducting compliant procurement processes and managing supply chain relationships
5. Preparing and negotiating claims, and managing subcontractor payments
6. Attending project meetings and site visits to monitor progress
7. Maintaining accurate financial logs, cost plans, and project forecasts
8. Preparing monthly reports and attending cost review meetings
9. Ensuring compliance with contractual terms and governance processes
10. Building and strengthening relationships with clients and commercial team members
11. Upskilling and supporting less experienced team members

Job Requirements:

1. Proven success in a Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveying role
2. Experience of working with the NEC form of contract
3. Experience of working on civil engineering projects within a contractor environment
4. Ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities
5. Strong relationship-building and communication skills
6. Analytical mindset and creative problem-solving abilities
7. Resilience and flexibility in responding to changing priorities

You'll bring:

1. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2. Experience in NEC contracts
3. Professional membership with RICS or CICES (desirable)
4. Experience in a civil engineering environment
5. Proficiency in cost management software and tools
6. Understanding of Lean principles (desirable)

Benefits:

1. Attractive starting salary
2. Company Car scheme
3. All travel expenses paid
4. Private Healthcare
5. Pension
6. Life Assurance cover
7. 25 days Annual Leave
8. Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package
9. Opportunities for personal and professional development

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity within the civil engineering sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile projects.