Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a passion for construction and stakeholder management? Do you thrive on contributing to sustainable, large-scale projects that benefit society and the environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

United Utilities (UU), a leader in water and wastewater services, is currently experiencing a period of growth and transformation. We're creating several openings within our Commercial function, and we invite you to be part of our journey. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business-critical teams across multiple locations in the Northwest of England.

• Competitive salary: £39,383 per annual
• Location: Cumbria
• Permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference.

Why Join Us?

● Unprecedented Development: UU is at the forefront of ambitious new projects. By joining us now, you'll be part of our exciting journey during this period of unprecedented development.

● Tailored Role: We believe in nurturing talent. You'll have the opportunity to tailor your role to your strengths and requirements, enhancing your value-contribution throughout your tenure.

● Exposure and Collaboration: You'll gain full exposure to our organization, major projects, and industry partners. Stakeholder collaboration is key, and you'll build strong relationships both internally and externally.

Your Responsibilities: As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at UU, you'll:

• Provide support and timely escalation to the Quantity Surveyor and/or Senior Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager.
• Commercially manage a portfolio of Works contracts to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with the contracted terms and conditions and that all issues are mitigated and managed to protect UU commercial interests.
• Manage post-contract commercial processes and procedures to deliver key commercial requirements on projects. These will include early warning and change management; cost forecasting; payments; cost auditing and agreement of final accounts.
• Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes and support senior managers in the resolution of escalated issues.
• Attend progress meetings and site visits.
• Maintain contract data with a high degree of accuracy to support robust management information and reporting.

· Actively support the contract assurance model to ensure improvements to service provision and cost to serve.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.
• Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life-cycle.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
• Experience of managing the commercial function on projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have an aptitude and willingness to continue to develop and apply knowledge gained during ongoing training and experience to situations encountered in the working environment.
• Registered as a student member of a relevant institution (e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,383.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• surveying: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person