Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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.

We are driving change empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. 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 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Produce accurate live forecasting considering the programme and reporting by the respective work breakdown structure/cost breakdown structure.
• Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline value of work done solution cost progress affordability challenges and final outturn calculations.
• Provide reports on actual costs vs. estimates & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions highlight challenge & resolve variance to the latest plans.
• 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.

About you:

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. Acting as a proactive team member youll have strong organisational and prioritising skills to underpin your enthusiasm and thirst to learn to make a positive impact.

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!

Caring and investing in you

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. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

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
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

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