Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assist with cost planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting for the project.

Support the preparation and review of tender documentation and subcontract packages.

Analyse and compare subcontractor quotations and assist with procurement.

Measure works and assist in preparing interim valuations and applications for payment.

Monitor and track project costs against budget, highlighting variances.

Assist in the management and valuation of variations and change control.

Maintain accurate cost records, reports, and commercial documentation.

Support cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.

Work with site teams to monitor progress and identify potential cost risks.

Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

Support contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Technical Competencies

• Have excellent communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a construction, commercial or related discipline; a lower educational level combined with extensive experience in a similar role would also meet this requirement.
• Good understanding of EU and UK legislative requirements affecting procurement, particularly responsible procurement.
• Comprehensive experience in procurement on construction projects, with good knowledge of the market.
• Solid analytical skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Fulfils HS2 values: leadership, respect, integrity and safety.
• Discharge HS2 behaviours: creating an environment where people can do their best work, listening, understanding and being open-minded, being accountable for our actions and taking responsibility for our own and others’ HS&W.
• Engages with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives.
• Communicates confidently with a range of people, adapting communication style to have a positive impact.
• Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• Demonstrates commitment to developing own and others’ professional and industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates sound analytical ability, appreciating complex issues and situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context.

Dragados Values

• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently; demanding the best standards of integrity from employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring profitability while contributing value to the communities in which the company operates as part of its sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.