Junior Quantity Surveyor

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Salary:Upto 40000 (depending on experience)
Location:Wallingford Oxfordshire
Contract:Full-Time Permanent 40 hours per week

About Us:

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector IWS M&Es specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment turn-key project management chemical dosing and control and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

The Role:

The Junior Quantity Surveyor will support the Commercial Team in providing accurate commercial and contractual information to operational teams. The role involves assisting with cost management contract administration procurement activities valuations and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop a successful career in quantity surveying within a dynamic construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor in maintaining project profitability cash flow cost control and accurate commercial reporting.
• Assist in the administration and management of contracts ensuring compliance with contractual obligations deadlines and service requirements.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports forecasts budgets cash flow projections and cost-to-complete (CTC) information.
• Support tendering estimating procurement and subcontractor engagement activities by providing accurate commercial and pricing information.
• Assist in the preparation assessment and management of subcontract accounts valuations variations compensation events and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance against budgets and KPIs identifying risks opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.
• Produce and maintain accurate commercial records reports forecasts and project documentation in line with company procedures.
• Support the management of client-side commercial processes including applications for payment compensation events extensions of time (EOTs) and completion submissions.
• Attend client project and commercial review meetings providing commercial support and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve commercial awareness support efficient project delivery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies relevant legislation contractual requirements and Health & Safety standards at all times.
• Promote teamwork knowledge sharing professional conduct and a customer-focused approach while supporting the achievement of business objectives and profit improvement targets.

What Youll Need:

• Degree HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a construction civil engineering utilities or commercial environment (including placements or internships).
• Basic understanding of cost management procurement subcontract administration and construction contracts.
• Good commercial awareness and strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Strong communication organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge ofHealth & Safety requirementswithin the construction industry.

What Youll Get:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity Adoption Paternity & Shared Parental Leave Fertility Support and up to 5 paid Carers Days
• Financial & Life Assurance:Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks:Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts cashback and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks Disability & Neurodiversity Unity Womens Network Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review Reward & Recognition Scheme and Long Service Awards.
  
  

At South Staffordshire Group inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including all genders ethnicity sexual orientations and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.

Required Experience:

Junior IC