Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Clancy Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and infrastructure firm in Aylesbury is looking for a Quantity Surveyor. The candidate will assist in managing commercial responsibilities and ensuring cost control. Ideal applicants should have a relevant degree, excellent communication and analytical skills, and be driven to develop in the field of quantity surveying. This role offers competitive salary, pension, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Knowledge of relevant construction and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Producing weekly and monthly cost-value reconciliations.
• Capturing and allocating costs and liabilities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with teams.
• Managing opportunities and risks.
• Assisting in the development of tenders and contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction or commercial management

Job description

We do what we say! That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done.

Join our team In Aylesbury working on HS2 and play a pivotal role in achieving our vision of delivering brilliant infrastructure solutions whilst developing your career in quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment. As part of our team, you will assist in managing commercial responsibilities to maximise profit and control costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing weekly and monthly cost-value reconciliations.
• Capturing and allocating costs and liabilities.
• Maintaining strong, long-term relationships with internal and external teams.
• Managing opportunities and risks, identifying deviations from working practices.
• Assisting in the development of commercial tenders, offers, and contracts.
• Identifying and escalating inappropriate costs.
• Recording and tracking insurance claims.
• Maintaining accurate contract data and records.
• Capturing and reporting direct labour payments; drafting and awarding sub-contracts.
• Share best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate:

You have a relevant degree in construction or commercial management, along with experience in subcontractor management. A strong commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract are essential, as well as knowledge of relevant construction and contract law.

You have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present commercial information clearly. Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills are also required.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and develop their career in quantity surveying. You should be proactive in managing your workload, working collaboratively, and inspiring others to do the same.

We are looking for someone who can identify and escalate issues promptly, demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, and take personal responsibility for resolving problems. You should be confident in positively challenging situations and providing clear commercial insights.

A full UK driving licence is required, as while you will be primarily based in Aylesbury, you will also need to visit other sites, including Calvert.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.