At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the commercial team in managing contracts and project forecasts.
- Company: Join Glanville Environmental, a leading drainage and civil engineering firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, enhanced leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a dynamic team culture.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a family-owned business with real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Construction or willingness to learn, plus basic quantity surveying knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long-term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family‑owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Working within the planned commercial team, and being driven by the Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the day to day management of commercial requirements within the business such as:
- Assisting the commercial team with administering the contract as and where required
- Supporting the preparation and updating of internal project forecasts
- Assisting with the CVR process
- Assisting with the preparation of applications for payment
- Supporting the commercial team with building compensation event quotations and recovering value where entitled
- Preparing and issuing subcontract orders and assisting with subcontract management across the projects as required
- Preparing final accounts and assisting with the substantiation of audit requests
- Visiting sites and attending meetings as and where required
Qualifications:
- HNC/HND in Construction or a related subject or desire to undertake this
- CSCS
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience with a cost management system
- Strong understanding of basic quantity surveying principles, including measurement, cost control, and valuation
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Familiarity with NEC contracts (particularly NEC4), including early warnings, compensation events, and payment mechanisms
- Ability to assist with preparing applications for payment, variations, final accounts and subcontractor accounts
- Ability to manage workload efficiently and ensuring deadlines are met
- Knowledge and previous application of subcontract management including drafting subcontract orders
Additional Information:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
- Company pension
- Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
- Medicash Plan (includes cash payments toward dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and career progression opportunities
We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Devon employer: Glanville Environmental
Glanville Environmental is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With over three decades of experience in the drainage and civil engineering sector, we provide our team with competitive benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for training and career progression, all while working in the beautiful Southwest region.
