Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant QS / Commercial Assistant to support their commercial team. This role offers significant growth opportunities and involves managing contractual and financial aspects of projects, ensuring effective communication and innovative contributions within the team.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as dental and gym memberships

Personal development programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial or similar role is essential.
• Good understanding of various contract forms, especially NEC3/4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and provide cash flow forecasts.
• Assist project teams with valuations and applications.
• Conduct monthly project reviews and support dispute processes.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of contract forms

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC in related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Are you an Assistant QS or Commercial Assistant looking for growth and personal development opportunities? I am recruiting for an Assistant QS / Commercial Assistant to join a leading energy provider in the UK, covering projects in the South of England from their Basildon office.

Our client expects the successful candidate to be eager to learn and develop within the commercial team, offering significant long-term growth opportunities in a thriving sector with increasing investment. Reporting to the Senior QS, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial aspects of projects within the Networks (South) business. This includes large electrical and civil frameworks, major standalone projects with UKPN, across DNP&P Major Projects. Additionally, the role involves activities to ensure successful P&L, cash flow, and working capital management.

Working with the support of the Commercial Team, key responsibilities include:

1. Manage Costs
2. Provide Cash Flow Forecasts
3. Assist Project Teams with measurement and valuations for applications, variations, and final accounts with clients and suppliers
4. Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events
5. Assist with CVR creation and management
6. Conduct monthly project reviews
7. Support dispute and defect processes with clients
8. Attend client progress meetings
9. Follow procedures for Client Work Approval
10. Post-audit of works commercially
11. Manage invoicing and debts
12. Maintain effective communication at all levels
13. Supply chain management
14. Contribute innovative ideas and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a commercial or similar role - Essential
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including lookups and pivot tables - Essential
• Good understanding of various contract forms, especially NEC3/4, with practical application skills - Desirable
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline (or relevant HNC and experience) - Desirable

Benefits include:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits such as dental, gym memberships, travel insurance, and bikes
• Personal development programs

If interested, please send your CV as soon as possible to learn more about our client and the role.