Assistant Quantity Surveyor

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a blue chip main contractor within the Rail industry. They currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor located in Bristol.  

Job Description:  

Working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.  

Some of the Key Responsibilities for this role include:  

- Support the commercial team  

- Carry out the following under supervision:  

o Prepare tenders – measure, put into packages, analyse  

o Prepare variations/valuations  

o Prepare Final Accounts  

o Prepare s/c valuations  

o Attend site client meetings  

o Prepare client quotations/Estimates  

- Liaise with site management  

- Take responsibility for:  

o Maintaining site records, control documents  

o Measuring progress on site  

- Consider Risk & opportunity  

- CVR  

o Assist as required for larger value works  

o Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS  

- Cash management  

o Timely application/invoices inline with client schedule  

- Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy  

- At all times act in a suitable & professional manner  

- Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts  

- Involvement but no responsibility for:  

o Negotiation with subcontractors  

o Interpretation of contract law

- Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools  

- Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data  

- Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement  

- Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications  

- Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness  

- Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills  

Required Qualifications/Training  

- Completed or currently undertaking a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards)  

- Preferable to be studying towards Chartership