Linear Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor with Civils and Infrastructure experience to join a Tier 1 Main Contractor
They are now on the lookout for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our Senior Quantity Surveyors in our Highways Division. The role will be working on interesting civil engineering schemes and projects can include highways, infrastructure, bridges, and general heavy civils.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general assistance to Senior Quantity Surveyors
Assist with preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
.On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required
Assist with identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
Feasibility studies of clients requests
Assist with preparation of estimates and analysing sub-contractors quotations
Assist with preparation and agreeing variation accounts
Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
Assist with providing evidence for resolution of disputes
Equal Opportunities
They are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
They also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.
Skills Required
They are looking to a highly organised individual with great negotiation skills and excellent verbal and written English and be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving
You will have the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment and be able to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy skills.
Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a civil engineering environment and undertaking the commercial function for active contracts.
Must have some working knowledge of NEC forms.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
Benefits Package
Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme - we match up to 8%
25 day holiday plus bank holidays (with the option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar, regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
'The Great Escape' - leaving work early every Friday