Assistant QS - Quantity Surveyor
New Today
Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance, we are a collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Waters capital investment programme.
Were looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.
To do that, we need aspiring, driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets. are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
To play a key supporting role in the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of projects from inception through to close out, we are looking for an enthusiastic and eager Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) to join the team!
What will you be doing as our new Assistant Quantity Surveyor?
As our new AQS, youll act as the commercial conscious to the integrated delivery team, providing commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams. Embracing the outperformance mentality, youll ensure that operations are carried out to control costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety.
In addition, youll develop your soft skills and understand the importance of an efficient and proactive commercial team in a dynamic and robust environment
Assist the programme area Estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align with to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities, including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to the Alliance Procurement system and Cost Base.
Work closely with the Cost Manager, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Delivery Manager in preparing Subcontracts and procurement strategies and ensuring they reflect agreed scope.
Assist the Cost Manager in ensuring that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements.
Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.
To join us for this development opportunity, youll be currently studying for, or have completed, a degree-level (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline, and have a passion for pursuing a career in a commercial-based role.
With excellent IT skills (specifically Excel), youll be open to and able to communicate with a wide range of audiences. If you are looking for an opportunity to add tangible experience to your academic studies and develop your skills to launch a career within commercial, please apply today!
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.
~ Competitive salary
~ Company Pension
~ Life Assurance
~ Private Medical
~ Profit share scheme
~25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
~8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
~ Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
~ Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
~ Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
~ Leadership & management training and coaching
~ Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
~ Flexible working arrangements
~ Annual salary review
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- Location:
- England
- Job Type:
- PartTime