We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work in our clients Sheffield office within their civil engineering commercial team.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be working on projects ranging from andpound;2k to andpound;2.5M (usually on smaller value schemes, maintenance and reactive works, civil engineering by nature).

Main Function of Job:

Prepare estimates using a schedule of rates

Price variations / technical queries to contracted works

Liaise with delivery team regarding works executed

Analyse cost reports

Assist in producing final accounts

Negotiate and agree final accounts with Client

Compile cost-value reconciliations

Submit periodic valuations

Assessing sub-contractors claims

Attend site to take measurements

Attend progress meetings

Contribute to monthly commercial meetings

Submit periodic applications for payment

Assist with and help produce commercial reports for the Board of Directors

Assist with all change control processes

Work with supply chain for procurement of suppliers and S/C

Assist with tenders

Comply with and promote the company safety policy

Experience and Personal Qualities:

Similar experience working within a contracting environment (rail experience preferred but not essential)

Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised

Person Specification:

HND / HNC or working towards - Essential

MS Office Skills - Essential

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying - Desirable