Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Due to continuous growth, we have an exciting opportunity within our commercial team for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Reporting to the Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor, this is a varied role supporting the day-to-day management of all commercial matters across the contract.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor we will look to develop you through your Career, and may also be able to support you in obtaining Membership via RICS and/or Chartership through Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. This would be an ideal opportunity for Graduates.

What you'll do

• Support the day-to-day requirements of the commercial team across various disciplines across the Business.
• Provide the Project Managers with sound commercial advice and support.
• Ensure all reporting procedures are adhered to.
• Manage the relationships with our client commercial teams to ensure a constructive relationship is maintained throughout the contract period.
• Ensure commercial risks are identified, analysed, and managed.
• Supply chain management to include drafting and issuing of NEC3 TSC subcontracts.
• Compile monthly CVR reports.
• Input into application and invoicing process.
• Maintain good relationships with the client.
• Compile forecasts and attend forecast meetings.
• Support Contracts Managers and operational teams by offering sound commercial advice on projects.
• Utilise CEMAR to manage the contract.
• Manage projects to maximise opportunities and minimise risk.

You are expected to support, understand, and be committed to our company mission, values, and goals, as well as our department's character.

What you'll need

• Relevant degree level education or experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contracts.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office Packages.
• Commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage own workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience working within the construction sector.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.

What you'll receive

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata).
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors. From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.