Assistant Surveyor

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave with birthday day off

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial activities, manage costs, and help deliver projects efficiently. Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, Project Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will contribute to cost control and commercial success across civil, infrastructure and building works.

This role values accreditation (RICS/CIOB/ICES) or a degree with numerical/technical focus, plus onsite experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Accredited by RICS/CIOB/ICES or equivalent.
• Degree with numerical/technical emphasis is advantageous.
• Experience in Build and on-site measurement
• Knowledge of construction management and sustainable techniques
• Good communication and ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated initiative in project environments

Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities and manage project costs.
• Report to and collaborate with Senior/Project Surveyor and QS team.
• Assist in delivering projects efficiently and effectively.

Skills

RICS/CIOB/ICES accreditation

Relevant degree in building/constr

Onsite experience

Construction management knowledge

Good communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Education

Degree in building/construction (advantageous)

HND in building/construction relevant subjects

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

Join our team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and help drive project success. Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, Project Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in supporting commercial activities, managing costs, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

About you

• Undertaking an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Relevant experience working in Build
• Experience of onsite measures
• Knowledge and understanding of construction management, construction and sustainable construction techniques.
• Good communicator
• Able to work under pressure
• Effective use of Initiative

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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