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Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Havant Thicket Reservoir Project)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2025 |
| Location: | Havant Thicket, PO9 6HE |
| Company: | Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 203 |
Summary
Job Advert
The Role
We are looking for an individual to join our team on a major UK construction project as a site-based assistant Quantity Surveyor
starting at the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project, Hampshire.
You will provide assistance to the project Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager with the day-to-day commercial functions of
the project. You will be given plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment. This role is
suitable for a recently graduated individual or one looking to pursue a career in quantity surveying.
You will be working within a flexible organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help
you develop your knowledge and experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working
environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assist with the preparation of monthly applications by providing cost / value information.
* Assist with the preparation of subcontract documentation so that it is completed for authorisation by the Commercial Manager.
* Assisting in preparation of pricing Compensation Events and presenting to the Commercial Manager.
* Assist the site team and Commercial manager with preparation of accurate Cost forecasting.
* Prepare and manage subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts under the guidance of the Commercial Manager.
* Ensure compliance with issuing of timely Payment and Pay less notices to Subcontractors.
* General commercial support to the site team.
What we are looking for
* BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or similar). However, A-Level / HND or equivalent plus cognate experience is also
satisfactory and would be considered.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the NEC form of contracts.
* Awareness of construction methodology and the understanding of drawings
* Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office programmes.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines is crucial.
* Full UK Driving Licence is also required.
More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where
required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.
Training and Development:
We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as further academic and professional
qualifications where appropriate for the individual. The opportunity for support to complete an apprenticeship, or other
appropriate academic or professional qualification may be available if appropriate.
Benefits
• Competitive starting salary
• Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience.
The Role
We are looking for an individual to join our team on a major UK construction project as a site-based assistant Quantity Surveyor
starting at the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project, Hampshire.
You will provide assistance to the project Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager with the day-to-day commercial functions of
the project. You will be given plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment. This role is
suitable for a recently graduated individual or one looking to pursue a career in quantity surveying.
You will be working within a flexible organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help
you develop your knowledge and experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working
environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assist with the preparation of monthly applications by providing cost / value information.
* Assist with the preparation of subcontract documentation so that it is completed for authorisation by the Commercial Manager.
* Assisting in preparation of pricing Compensation Events and presenting to the Commercial Manager.
* Assist the site team and Commercial manager with preparation of accurate Cost forecasting.
* Prepare and manage subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts under the guidance of the Commercial Manager.
* Ensure compliance with issuing of timely Payment and Pay less notices to Subcontractors.
* General commercial support to the site team.
What we are looking for
* BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or similar). However, A-Level / HND or equivalent plus cognate experience is also
satisfactory and would be considered.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the NEC form of contracts.
* Awareness of construction methodology and the understanding of drawings
* Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office programmes.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines is crucial.
* Full UK Driving Licence is also required.
More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where
required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.
Training and Development:
We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as further academic and professional
qualifications where appropriate for the individual. The opportunity for support to complete an apprenticeship, or other
appropriate academic or professional qualification may be available if appropriate.
Benefits
• Competitive starting salary
• Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience.