Assistant Quantity Surveyor

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

As part of our growing commercial team, you will support the delivery of projects that make a real difference to local communities. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team in all aspects of project delivery and support work on the CRSTS (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements) A4 Cycleway and Destination Farnham Road projects in Slough. Other responsibilities on will include:

Understand project scope, tender details, risks and allowances.
Assist with profit and loss forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
Help prepare main contract valuations and cash flow forecasts.
Support the site team with commercial awareness.
Undertake site measures weekly with Subcontractors and client.
Maintain and upkeep site records.
Help prepare subcontract documentation and comparisons.
Measure subcontract works accurately and validate records.
Assist with liabilities, accruals and subcontractor appraisals.
Assist in valuations of change and support team with change management.
Assist the Bid Team when required.
Maintain professional relationships while protecting VH's commercial interests.
Maintain programme awareness across all programme types.
Promote best practice, minimise waste and act in VH's best interests.About you

Working towards or already holding a recognised qualification with RICS, CIOB, or ICES, or a degree/HND with a strong numerical or technical focus (e.g., construction, civil engineering, land or structural studies). (Not sure we need this for this role)
Practical experience or awareness of commercial processes within construction or highways.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Able to build positive working relationships across project teams.
Proactive, analytical, and keen to develop both technical and commercial skills.
Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and lives VolkerHighways' values.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc)If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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