Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Major Project)

ZipRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial activities on a major battery manufacturing project. This role offers the chance to engage in contract administration and cost management within a collaborative team, contributing to a pioneering initiative in the UK's green industrial revolution. If you are pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying, this position promises a strong foundation for your career in construction.

Benefits

Flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Holds or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience in relevant roles or professional memberships is ideal.
• Familiarity with electronic contract administration tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Quantity Surveyor in managing procurement and contract administration.
• Oversee subcontractor packages and control costs.
• Engage in risk reduction and cost maximization analysis.

Skills

Contract administration

Change control

Cost forecasting

Commercial management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Tools

Electronic contract administration tools

Job description

Job Description

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Why join us?

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Major Project

As part of the Commercial team you will support Quantity surveyor and Senior Quantity surveyors in being responsible for;

• managing a wide range of commercialactivities, including procurement, contract administration, change management, and overseeing subcontractor packages through to final account.




• working within collaborative project environments, with strong skills in contract administration, change control, and accurate cost forecasting.




• Proactively reducing risk and controlling costs, with a keen focus on maximising value through detailed analysis of labour, plant, and material expenditures.

Your profile

• You will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or be working towards this qualification




• ideally possessequivalent experience and/or professional memberships.




• Familiarity with electronic contract administration tools is desirable.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progressionopportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.