Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Hull
Civil Engineering

I'm working with a really well-established civil engineering contractor that's got a great reputation across the UK for delivering quality infrastructure projects in sectors like highways and water.
They've built a strong name for themselves through long-term client relationships, a collaborative way of working and consistently delivering on major frameworks. It's the kind of business where people tend to stay, not just because of the projects, but because of the culture and how they treat their staff.

They have a solid pipeline of work secured, so it's a great time to be joining. You'll get exposure to interesting, technically challenging projects and be part of a commercial team where you're trusted to get stuck in and develop properly.

Role

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors in the effective commercial management of projects
• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and associated documentation
• Carry out on-site measurements and take-offs from drawings where required
• Help identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Support ongoing cost analysis across maintenance and project works
• Assist with feasibility assessments in line with client requirements
• Contribute to the preparation of cost estimates and financial forecasts
• Review and analyse subcontractor quotations
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation and agreement of variation accounts
• Prepare and issue payment certifications to subcontractors
• Support the commercial team with documentation and evidence in dispute resolution

Your Attributes

• Highly organised with strong commercial awareness and confidence in negotiation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across live construction environments
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Previous experience working for a main contractor within civil engineering, supporting commercial teams on live projects
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract

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