Assistant Quantity Surveyor (F/M)

VSL International Ltd.; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

VSL International Ltd. is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Team on the Sizewell C project. This role involves managing financial and contractual aspects, including tender strategies and cost estimation. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying and possess effective communication skills in English. Join us to contribute to the construction of significant infrastructure and ensure project compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree holder in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (building, construction, civil or structural engineering).
• A successful first experience in quantity surveying (approximately 1 to 3 years).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating tender strategies.
• Develop cost planning and project budgeting including tender analysis, valuation of variation, cost estimation, and cash flow monitoring.
• Responsible for interim payment application and certifying payment valuation.

Skills

Cost Management

Contractual Compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.

VSL's Business Is Based On Four Areas Of Expertise

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.
  
  

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

Role Overview

As part of the Sizewell C project, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the Commercial Team in managing financial and contractual aspects of the works. Working closely with the Business Development, Methods, and Cost Control teams, the Assistant QS will ensure rigorous cost management and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating tender strategies
• Develop cost planning and project budgeting including but not less than tender analysis and bidding, valuation of variation, cost estimation, subletting, extension of time claim, cash flow monitoring, certifying payment and variation and final account settlement
• Responsible for interim payment application, certifying sub-contractor’s payment valuation, final account settlement
• Provide advice on contractual terms to Project Managers and Engineers
• Monitor subcontractors performances
• Assist in resolving disputes between contracting parties
• Quantity taking off
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts conditions in current use
  
  

Candidate profile

• Diploma or degree holder in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (building, construction, civil or structural engineering)
• A successful first experience in quantity surveying (approximately 1 to 3 years)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is required
  
  

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!