Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Helensburgh

GRAHAM Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Building Team in Helensburgh. This permanent opportunity is perfect for someone with 1-2 years of experience, eager to support key tasks that ensure project success. The role offers a pathway to becoming a fully qualified QS, with responsibilities that include assisting in project valuations, claims, and financial reporting. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and development, and take your career to the next level in a collaborative environment focused on delivering excellence in construction.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a construction environment is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of project valuations and claims.
• Support QS in meetings and payment of subcontractor accounts.
• Learn to carry out value engineering calculations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

RICS registered QS degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Permanent Opportunity

Division: Building

Location: Helensburgh, Scotland

BENEFITS: Car allowance, Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme

Job Summary:

As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop, we are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 1-2 years’ experience, preferably with a main contractor, to support our Building Team on site near Helensburgh, Scotland. This role is crucial in providing quantity surveying support and assisting in various key tasks to ensure project success.

As the job progresses, the expectation will be that the person takes on extra responsibilities whilst working towards becoming a fully qualified QS who is able to oversee their own project/projects.

A full, clean driving license is essential, as is the willingness to attain SC Clearance.

Job Description

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor shall:

• Assist in preparation and submission of project interim valuations.
• Assist in preparation and submission of variation/compensation event claims.
• Assist in preparation of interim cost reports including P/L report.
• Assist in preparation of costs to complete forecast and final revenue forecast.
• Assist in preparation and issue of subcontract documents.
• Assist in re-measure of BoQ items and subcontractors.
• Assist in the issue of subcontract payment notifications.
• Accompany the QS in meeting with and payment of subcontractor accounts as and when required.
• Assist in preparation and submission of Final Account to Employers Representative.
• Accompany the QS in liaising with Employers Representative regarding anticipated Final Account figure.
• Assist in reporting on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.
• Assist in negotiation of rates/prices with LO subcontractors.
• Assist in reviewing recovery against subcontractor’s work.
• Assist in the periodic review of any disruption the variation work has had on site progress with Site Manager.
• Accompany the QS to attend regular progress/commercial meetings with Client and Design Team.
• As required, assist with the measure of quantities for tendering purposes.
• Assist in the preparation and updating cash flow/expenditure/budget profiles.
• Assist in the periodic review of projects with Contracts Manager/Director.
• Learn how to carry out value engineering calculations in conjunction with Site Manager.
• Liaise closely with on-site management on a day-to-day basis.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Assistant QS and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specification

Technical CompetenciesEssential

• Demonstrate previous experience at trainee/assistant Surveyor level, preferably with a Main Contractor.
• Have a RICS registered QS degree at minimum 2:1 level (Proof of graduation cert must be forwarded with CV).
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Initiating, drafting, and reviewing documents.
• Competent in use of computer software including Microsoft Excel.
• Team working ethic both within commercial team and within the whole organisation.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a construction environment is essential.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Commercial Awareness: Show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results effectively. Understands and seeks to minimize waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.

Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realized and protected.