Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Equans Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester. The role involves assisting with commercial management and contract administration to support project delivery. Ideal for candidates with a degree in Quantity Surveying and some relevant experience in construction or project management. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Professional qualifications opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role in construction or project management.
• Confident and adaptable communication style.
• Valid Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QS with commercial administration and management.
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessment.
• Support the QS in day-to-day cost control.

Skills

Commercial experience

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Equans is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be a member of the Commercial resource supporting the operational team within the HMCTS contract where EQUANS complete Project Works. They will provide contract commercial management services and profit improvement along with focus on compliance. In addition, they may be required to support growth within the Sector on the existing contracts as well as new business development initiatives to extend the suite of contracts.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the commercial management function across the contract and clearly communicate the obligations and liabilities to ultimately ensure that income is maximised, costs are minimised, whilst the service required is delivered.

This is a junior role ideal for someone who is looking for exposure within the FM industry. We are looking for someone with some experience within a similar role, for example construction or project management.

What will you deliver?

• Assist the QS with commercial administration and management on live projects
• Collate sub-contract procurement information in order to manage subcontract orders, accounts and variation accounts in line with the main contract
• Assist on post-tender internal and external pricing analysis/assessment for sign-off whilst ensuring within budget
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessment to identify these areas and plan for them accordingly to ensure pricing remains on budget without undermining Health and Safety
• Assist with subcontractor selection for new schemes, and help prepare procurement schedules
• Logical and auditable preparation of relevant documentation for valuation, procurement and commercial administration
• Preparation and administration of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts in line with legal obligations
• Support the QS in day-to-day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Review sub-contractor accounts and measure progress to assist in submitting valuations, preparing payments, final accounts, and retention release
• Monitor receipt of payment to ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group
• Compile valuations with QS to prepare internal valuations to determine accurate cost reports
• Assist on completing QS documentation (i.e. client invoices) within deadlines
• Assist the QS with contractual issues and take action as required
• Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices
• Ensure the Company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
• Attend internal and external project and Company related meetings as appropriate
• Assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Provide assistance to the finance, accounts, and estimating teams as necessary
• General day-to-day administrative duties
• Prepared to travel to and from site and/or head offices within various geographical areas

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks (AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Suitable commercial experience within a similar industry sector
• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident and adaptable communication style
• Good level of numeracy skills
• Ability to travel
• Valid Driving License

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Some highlights of our Inclusive Culture and Employee Networks:

• AccessAbility – for people with physical and mental disabilities
• Encompass – for the LGBTQ+ community
• RISE – for people from ethnic backgrounds
• WOMEN TOGETHER – for women in Equans
• Working Parents
• Young Professionals

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not directly to Equans Managers.