Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job Introduction
Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: North Acton, London (with site visits across project locations)
Reports to: Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Contract Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
Assist with preparing enquiries, analysing tenders and negotiating sub-contractor packages in accordance with company procedures.
Assist in the preparation and agreement of payment applications/interim valuations and certificates.
Capture and monitor change, risk and variations on the project; maintain cost-value reconciliation, budget/forecast updates and assist with earned value management.
Maintain project cost reports, help prepare monthly cost/value/forecast reports and other commercial deliverables.
Assist with contract management tasks including issuing notices, contractual correspondence, managing sub-contractor accounts and final account close-out.
Undertake record-keeping: collate site records, prepare meeting packs, issue invites, take minutes and ensure proper document control.
Liaise with the site team, sub-contractors, client and other project stakeholders ensuring commercial matters are flagged and addressed.
Comply with company Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 etc.).
Support the professional development pathway (e.g., towards RICS/CICES membership) and continually develop commercial/contract skills.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications & Experience
Ideally holds (or is working towards) a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (RICS/CICES-accredited), or is enrolled on a part-time postgraduate programme.
Some experience in a commercial administration or support role on major construction/rail projects is desirable.
Ideally some familiarity with construction contracts (especially those used in rail infrastructure) and change/variation management.
Skills & Attributes
Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and comfortable with managing data, spreadsheets, cost tracking.
Commercially aware, able to support cost control, forecasting and value management.
Able to work in a pressured environment, manage own workload and support multiple stakeholders.
A methodical and logical approach to tasks, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Commitment to personal development and professional qualification progression.
Benefits & Working Environment:
Chance to work on a major rail infrastructure project (HS2 London Tunnels) under the SCS Railways joint venture, providing strong exposure and career development.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. jobsearch.scsrailways.co.uk
A supportive environment with emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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