Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Tarmac; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Managing Quantity Surveyor and handle commercial functions. The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, a drive to succeed, and preferably knowledge of NEC contracts. This position offers opportunities for development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A drive and ambition to succeed.
• Efficient and productive outputs.
• NEC3/4 knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Build relationships with internal and client counterparts.
• Manage sub-contracts including tender enquiries.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Oral and written communication skills

Numeracy and analytical ability

Process driven

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? At Tarmac, we're on the lookout for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Widnes, Cheshire. Reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, the successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will ideally have worked in a similar industry and have experience of working on Highways, Infrastructure or Maintenance Projects or be keen to take your career in this direction.

Responsibilities

• Being an integral member of the commercial team supporting the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Building strong relationships with internal and client counterparts
• Engaging and managing sub-contracts including tender enquiries, award and assessment of monthly payment applications
• Effectively administering commercial functions of contract management systems to facilitate billing
• Working on client invoicing and debt management
• Ensuring all Tarmac and client processes are followed to minimise commercial risk
• Ensuring all work completed is accurately valued

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• A drive and ambition to succeed
• Efficient and productive outputs
• NEC3/4 knowledge - although training can be provided to the right candidate
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Good oral, written communication; and presentation skills with strong numeracy and analytical ability
• Process driven with commercial awareness
• Able to work independently when required

Why Tarmac?

You will be joining a collaborative and innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) – currently nine communities including REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information

Interested? Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career in Procurement. Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

How to apply / Contact

Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens, we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Contact: Tom Hargreaves
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