Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Civils & Highways) – Somerset

GirlingJones; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor with at least 2 years of experience, working initially on an £8M infrastructure project in Somerset. The ideal candidate will have a construction-related qualification and be familiar with NEC contracts. Strong commercial awareness and a positive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in quantity surveying.
• Familiar with NEC contracts.
• Experience in civil engineering projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercially assist in estimating costs, quantities, and timelines.
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs.
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Identify and evaluate commercial risks.

Skills

Construction Related Qualification

Civils and Highways project experience

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to really make a successful career as a Quantity Surveyor?

Delivering award winning civil engineering projects, coupled with a 20 + year track record of completing projects to exceptional standards, there is no reason for you not to apply!

This company has contributed to key infrastructure across the South West region, with a chunk of repeat business, typically delivering projects ranging in value from £500k – £10M

The Position

Reporting into a Senior QS, initially on an £8M infrastructure project in Somerset, duties will include:

• Commercially assisting to estimate costs, quantities, and project timelines
• Liaising with clients to identify their needs
• Estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour
• Assisting in the preparation of tender and contract documents
• Identifying and weighing up commercial risks
• Assigning work to subcontractors
• Valuing completed work with the Senior QS, managing budgets and overseeing payments

The Individual

Ideally, you will have at least 2 years experience, ideally working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor and be familiar with NEC contracts. In addition to this, you will have:

• Construction Related Qualification
• Civils and Highways project experience on contracts up to £10M, preferred
• Driven, motivated and an all round positive person

If this hasn’t already grabbed your attention then call me to find out more.