Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Bristol

Job summary

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the general maintenance of commercial information for the contract satisfying the needs of all stakeholders including the customer, internal and external interfaces in terms of reporting contract commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a weekly joint measure on site with both the client and subcontractors
• Prepare the weekly revenue and subcontractor costs for P & L reporting
• Submit subcontractor payments for internal authorisation in line with internal governance
• Monitor internal expenditure against budget/cost plans and validating costs posted weekly by the Finance Team
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and cost allocation management
• Seek opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of monthly applications for payment
• Issue and collate onboarding documentation to prospective sub-contractors

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within the utilities or civil engineering sector (water, gas, power, or telecoms projects preferred)
• Experience supporting the preparation of cost estimates, valuations, and tender documentation for utility infrastructure works
• Familiarity with NEC contracts (especially NEC3 or NEC4) and their practical application in utilities projects
• Experience assisting with cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout project lifecycles
• Exposure to subcontractor procurement and management, including issuing enquiries, evaluating quotations, and processing payments
• Understanding of change control and compensation event procedures within NEC frameworks
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of quantities, and work breakdown structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems (e.g., CEMAR, CostX, or similar)
• Experience working collaboratively with project delivery teams, engineers, and planners

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