Junior Quantity Surveyor - Civils/Highways

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Chippenham

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team working across a portfolio of clients and in particular Framework Contracts with an NEC bias.

Why work for us

• Competitive salary based on experience / skill level
• Learning and development including support with academic and/or professional qualification (such as membership of the RICS).
• Working alongside and in an experienced commercial team providing a great platform for learning and development
• Happy to discuss and consider flexible or agile working
• Clear and real opportunity for quick progression in the business
• You will be working for a successful and established business that rewards success with its employees

About us

CD Fencing & Construction Services Ltd was established in 1999 and is a provider of Vehicle Restraint Systems, Traffic Management, Environmental Barriers and all types of General Fencing nationwide.

We are an established and successful business with a wide portfolio of clients that includes some key Framework Contracts working predominantly within National Highways contracts and the local authority sector.

What you’ll be doing

Working alongside the project delivery and commercial teams you will be involved with the contractual and commercial administration of projects across different clients. You will have exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery.

Key responsibilities include assisting or taking responsibility for:

• Budget preparation
• Management of risk and risk registers
• Valuations and applications for payment
• Change control
• Early Warning and Compensation Event
• Commercial support to operational delivery
• CVR and management reports
• Financial / commercial control and reporting

Who are we looking for?

Ideally someone with:

• Previous experience in quantity surveying
• Previous experience working on Civils, Infrastructure and Highways projects
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Aptitude and desire to learn and develop