Hybrid Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Cost Control & Claims

Mwh Treatment; Hexton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mwh Treatment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its Commercial team in Hampton with hybrid working options. You will support the Senior and Quantity Surveyors in delivering valued cost control, timely payments, and robust cost reporting.

You will assist with subcontracts, progress applications, final accounts and cost data for audits, working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Assist with cost control and value maximisation while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor direct labour payments and report them accurately.
• Prepare and resolve disputed, withheld or disallowed costs with guidance from QS team.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by the Managing and Quantity Surveyor to control costs, maximise value, minimise liabilities and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and report direct labour payments.
• Report and assist with disputed or disallowed costs and resolution of disputes.
• Collate cost information for insurance claims and support subcontract preparation and interim/final accounts.
• Assist in preparing progress applications and evaluate subcontractor applications.
• Liaise with external clients, subcontractors and internal contract/accounts/QS staff; maintain contract files and cost records.
• Assist in cash forecasting and ensure final accounts are prepared timely and accurately.
• Ensure cost data for audits and cost assurance processes are gathered and aligned with the WBS.

Job description

Mwh Treatment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its Commercial team in Hampton with hybrid working options. You will support the Senior and Quantity Surveyors in delivering valued cost control, timely payments, and robust cost reporting.

You will assist with subcontracts, progress applications, final accounts and cost data for audits, working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.