Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client is one of the UK's largest infrastructure contractors and specialist highways contractors, with an enviable reputation for staff development and retention of a locally based workforce.

They currently have an immediate need for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on a 15 year South West based framework contract and are happy to consider either Graduates with 1-2+ years' experience, or AQS's looking to move and progress their career.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities:

Reporting into a Senior Quantity Surveyor & Mentor, you will be a key member of the team delivering up to £30m of key strategic road network improvements. Responsibilities will include (not limited to):

• Be continually aware of the profitability of orders that form part of the contract
• Review and report weekly cost & value for projects, schemes and liaison with operations
  Monthly contract forecasting
• Assist finance in compiling of monthly applications for payments
• Compiling monthly CVR reports & reviewing with Managers
• Managing Subcontract accounts from procurement to final account
  Subcontract management within projects, including sub-contract payments and liabilities
• Assisting in the review of contracts with operational staff to highlight shortfalls and cost overruns.
• Attending Contract progress meetings where required with Client
  Work in Partnership with the Client and in a collaborative manner
  Commercial assistance to operations

Assistant Quantity Surveyor requirements:

• Degree in quantity surveying / similar qualification, or relevant experience
• Previous experience working on UK highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Team player, able to communicate to all levels
• Computer literate
  

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Benefits:

• Opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors.
• Excellent opportunity for training and development, on a long-term highways framework.

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