Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6WT About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: Water Transport Built environment Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: Tunnelling MEICA Temporary and permanent design Steel-fabrication Signs (design and fabrication) Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Company Website: Company Showcase Video: Why join Barhale? As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes Broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success Assistant Quantity Surveyor The Role Assistant Quantity Surveyors at Barhale are integral members of project teams and provide support to the project delivery teams and senior management daily. They are allowed to develop existing skills, whilst learning new ones, within a collaborative and dynamic team. Barhale’s ethos is to give our people the chance to demonstrate versatility in their skills and abilities. To meet the needs required to successfully manage the wide range of civil engineering projects we are proud to undertake and the contractual requirements therein. Barhale’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realizing commercial opportunities, whilst mitigating business risk. Key Responsibilities Manage resources Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engage with the supply chain Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc. Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract account Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g., interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g., engineers, clients etc. Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g., cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate Manage information Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client engineers and subcontractors as required Provide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resources Provide support for the Managing Surveyor in terms of data input etc. Give feedback to Estimators and Contracts Managers regarding contract pricing, projected profit/loss, pricing omissions etc. About You Essential Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages Exceptional relationship-building skills Self-motivated and proactive Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process Excellent communication skills, both oral & written Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills and internally, externally & with our supply chain. Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate rate and play an active part in the Construction Team Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge Desirable Degree-qualified or equivalent, but with appropriate experience and knowledge Wide experience of the civil engineering industry with a reasonable degree of water industry experience CSCS card 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 by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours 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 Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via