Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Renewable Energy Contracts

Vital Energi; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi in the North West is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a variety of projects across the region. You will assist with financial management of contracts alongside Contracts Managers and Project Managers, handling procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation accounts.

The role requires a degree in QS, professional membership, UK driving licence, and knowledge of ME/EE services.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline.
• Member of a recognised professional institution (e.g. MRICS or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of Mechanical / Electrical services, Construction or Civils.

Responsibilities

• Vet contract documentation on receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the company’s tender and subsequent negotiations.
• Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant purchase orders and sub-contract orders.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts.
• Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Prepare/ submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles. Attend contract review meetings.
• Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare and issue contractual notices to sub-contractors.
• Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment
• Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in the production of monthly CVR’s

Skills

Commercial awareness

UK driving licence

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Construction/Civils experience

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Vital Energi in the North West is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a variety of projects across the region. You will assist with financial management of contracts alongside Contracts Managers and Project Managers, handling procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation accounts.

The role requires a degree in QS, professional membership, UK driving licence, and knowledge of ME/EE services.