Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing telecoms infrastructure providers with a culture and values that empower people to excel in operational excellence while prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers. 

The AQS Role:

This is a site-based role that involves working closely with the Project Quantity Surveyor ( QS ) to provide commercial and contractual administration support for projects. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ( AQS ) your responsibilities will include identifying opportunities that offer the best value to our clients, maximizing profitability, and mitigating commercial risks. You will be an integral part of the site management team, ensuring that contract objectives and margins are met.

The projects typically involve fast-paced utility streetworks. While the role may be challenging, it provides an excellent foundation in Quantity Surveying disciplines and offers significant opportunities for personal and professional development. 

This position is well-suited for recent graduates with or without post-graduate experience. Alternatively, we will also welcome applications from school leavers with A-Levels who are interested in pursuing a Degree Apprenticeship route.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Project QS in various duties, gradually taking on more responsibility as your training and competency progress.


• Measure and value works using methods such as Bill of Quantities (BoQ) or Schedule of Rates.


• Prepare interim applications for payment.


• Prepare and settle final accounts.


• Procure sub-contracts.


• Handle sub-contract valuations and final accounts.


• Administer Early Warning Notices (EWN) and Compensation Events (CE) 


• Prepare quotations for Compensation Events (CEs).

What We're Looking For: 

Someone who is:

• Proactive: You take initiative and are eager to learn. You're not afraid to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.


• Detail-oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and can manage multiple tasks with ease.


• Excellent communicator: You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to engage with candidates and colleagues effectively.


• Team player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with others to achieve shared goals.

Requirements:

• Three A-levels or equivalent (B-Tec/HND).


• BSc in Quantity Surveying or actively working towards obtaining this qualification.


• Alternative qualifications considered: HND, HNC, BSc, BEng, construction/business-related degrees.