AmcoGiffen
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering & Infrastructure)
Location: Highbridge, South West (Somerset)
Build Your Career on Major Infrastructure Projects across Wales & Western
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Wales.
Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors, you will gain exposure to a range of high-profile schemes including:
- Metro West projects
- Environment Agency Frameworks
- Local Authority and Council Frameworks
- Rail and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Projects
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their commercial career within a supportive and collaborative environment, gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
What You'll Receive
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance (where applicable)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Westfield Health Cash Plan and Rewards
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for career progression
- A supportive, inclusive and safety-focused working environment
The Opportunity
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of multiple projects and frameworks, working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS), Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS).
You will assist in ensuring projects are delivered successfully and profitably whilst developing your commercial knowledge and experience across a range of sectors.
Typical Day-to-Day Duties
- Assisting the SQS and MQS with the commercial management of allocated projects.
- Preparing applications for payment and supporting valuation submissions.
- Supporting the preparation of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports.
- Assisting with project forecasting and cost reporting.
- Supporting subcontract procurement activities.
- Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and commercial documentation.
- Assisting with change management, compensation events and variations.
- Preparing interim valuations and supporting final account settlements
- Collating and reviewing site records and supporting commercial audits.
- Carrying out site visits with operational teams to understand project delivery and identify commercial opportunities or risks.
- Building positive relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Supporting the production of monthly commercial reports and performance reviews.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the successful commercial and financial management of projects.
- Assist in achieving project profitability and commercial targets.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting information.
- Support effective contract administration and change control processes.
- Work collaboratively with operational teams to monitor costs, progress and project risks.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and commercial governance requirements.
About You
We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveying or commercial support role within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or rail.
- Degree, HNC/HND, or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project environment.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your Quantity Surveying career while working on some of Wales' most important infrastructure and framework projects. You'll be supported by experienced commercial professionals, provided with structured development opportunities, and given real responsibility from day one.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel valued and achieve their potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or experience.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
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Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
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