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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