Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Highways) A47 Norfolk
Job description
ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR
A47 Tuddenham
OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS
There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF Framework and Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth successfully retendering for the MHA strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in collaboration with Highways England in the South West and the Eastern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a strong position to capitalise further so now is the time to update that CV and come and join us, exciting times are ahead!
YOUR ROLE
As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes
You will;
- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
- Use the latest Oracle software tools to accurately report cost and value to the business unit.
- Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
- Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.
- Produce Subcontract documentation.
- Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
- Administration of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and change management.
- Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract and the law.
- Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations and the maintenance of detailed schedules of value.
- Provide information to the Commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the Client.
- Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.
- Collate and calculate information required to assist the Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed ‘cost to complete’ including schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’.
YOU
We are looking for passion, strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have experience of delivering civils projects from a commercial standpoint then get in touch as I want to hear from you. You’ll need experience of working in the contracting environment with good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract. If you are degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership) that would be preferred. If this sounds like you and you are ready to strive for exceptional levels of performance, call me today!
IN RETURN
In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a great salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.
For more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact Adam Wright on [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.
