Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Kingdom

Job Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Warrington, WA3 7GBEmployer: Our Client (Civil Engineering Support for Infrastructure)

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our client's Commercial team as a Quantity Surveyor (Civils). In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the infrastructure development for 250 new build residential houses undertaken by a prestigious blue-chip property developer. Based in Warrington, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to a high standards and high rewards environment while gaining invaluable experience.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Conduct regular site visits and collaborate with the production team.

• Prepare and review tenders in conjunction with estimators, ensuring understanding of client requirements for effective value engineering.

• Provide early cost advice to clients on variations, ensuring authorized variations only.

• Offer technical advice on drawings and ensure projects have the correct documentation.

• Manage end-to-end commercial aspects of assigned projects, maximizing value, and collaborating with Finance and Procurement departments.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all commercial accountabilities.

• Analyze rates & prices, agree on variations and/or compensation events.

• Identify and analyze potential debt risks, negotiate financial reconciliation with third parties.

• Forecast monthly and annual profit figures, maintaining figures throughout the project's lifetime.

• Understand safety principles on sites and projects, supporting the safety Director and safety team.

• Address safety concerns immediately with the support of the safety team and Directors.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, including social networking.

• Allocate work to sub-contractors, assisting with procurement when required.

Requirements:

• Minimum GCSE 7 A-C / 5-9, including math’s and English.

• Minimum 3 A-Levels at Grade B and above or equivalent BTEC.

• HNC Level 4 Qualification in Construction/Building or equivalent.

• Relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.

• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate an extremely high level of confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.

• Highly motivated and willing to work hard.