Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure (AMP8)
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary/Package: -35,000 - -45,000
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company
Our client is an international, technically led design and build engineering contractor specialising in water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure.

Since being founded in 2001, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex turnkey projects for utility and public sector clients across the UK, Ireland and North America.

Their in-house expertise covers process and civil engineering, MEICA, microtunnelling, shafts and caissons, and the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater assets.

The business has secured a significant programme of AMP8 work across the North West, delivering river water quality improvement schemes for a major water company with project values from around -4m to -30m.

As a result, they are expanding their commercial team and are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project delivery in the Liverpool area.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to develop their career on major water infrastructure schemes with a growing international contractor.

Working alongside experienced Project and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you will support the commercial management of AMP8 projects from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to construction and final account.

This role offers broad exposure to NEC4 contract administration, cost reporting, procurement and subcontract management. The business can offer clear progression towards Project Quantity Surveyor.

The role would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with some experience at a contractor or subcontractor. We will also consider a graduate or trainee QS looking for their next step into the water and civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Support

• Supporting the Project QS with the commercial management of water infrastructure schemes.
• Helping to prepare monthly cost value reconciliations, forecasts and cost reports.
• Recording and monitoring project costs against budget.
• Supporting the preparation of applications for payment.
• Taking measurements on site and keeping accurate commercial records.

NEC4 Contract Administration

• Helping to administer NEC4 contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Helping to prepare compensation event quotations and supporting records.
• Keeping contract registers, correspondence and document control up to date.
• Supporting defined cost records and audit preparation.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Helping to prepare subcontract enquiry packages and tender comparisons.
• Assessing subcontractor applications and preparing payment notices.
• Maintaining subcontract accounts and supporting final account agreement.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

• Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee QS with a contractor or subcontractor.
• Background in civil engineering, water, infrastructure or construction would be advantageous.
• Some exposure to NEC contracts would be beneficial. Experience with other standard forms will also be considered.
• Good numerical and IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Working towards or holding a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

What''s on Offer?

• Salary of -35,000 - -45,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent opportunity with an established international engineering contractor.
• Exposure to major AMP8 water infrastructure schemes.
• Development under experienced commercial professionals.
• Clear progression towards Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Support with further qualifications and professional development.
• A long-term pipeline of work in the North West.

Apply Today
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career on major water infrastructure schemes in the North West.

If you have experience in civil engineering, water, infrastructure or general construction and want to progress your commercial career, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris, at Building Careers UK for a confidential discussion.

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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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