Quantity Surveyor
Posted 3 days ago by Sustainable Talent
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Southwark, London
Role Overview:
Assist in the anagement of contractual and financial aspects of construction projects, helping to ensure adherence to budgets and completion within projected timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation of monthly payment applications and assist the negotiation of contractual variations with clients.
- Provide support with measuring and value works done on-site and track changes to designs.
- Assisting the analysis of site works completion with Project Managers and oversee subcontractor applications.
- Review progress against works programme and control project budgets.
- Help with the generation of monthly cost value reports (CVRs) and forecast project costs to completion.
- Handle Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Events (CEs).
- Provide contract support to site Project Managers and manage cash flow & income forecasting.
- Assess and mitigate commercial opportunities and risks, including review of client contracts.
Skills and Experience Required: Essential:
- Exposure to the construction industry, preferably in multi-utility & highways sector.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in pre and post-contract work and advanced Excel & Data Analysis skills.
- Ideally experience with NEC3 & JCT contracts, assisting with direct project delivery, and stakeholder management.
Desired:
- Previous HSQE experience in utilities, auditing experience, and knowledge of ISO management systems.
- Utility background (Gas/Water/Electric), NRSWA Certification, and a valid full UK/EU Driving Licence.
Qualifications:
- Degree or similar qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Desired: Chartership status (RICS) or similar.
Additional Information:
- Travel to UK sites may be required with occasional overnight stays.
- Flexibility for out-of-hours works, including weekends and occasional nights, is necessary.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- ASSISTANTQSSOUTHWARK
- Job ID:
- 221221159
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