Assistant Quantity Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Network Plus Full time £24,000 - £30,000 per year

Department:
Bristol Water

Location:
Bristol Water HQ

Compensation:
£24,000 - £30,000 / year

Description
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the general maintenance of commercial information for the contract satisfying the needs of all stakeholders including the customer, internal and external interfaces in terms of reporting contract commercial performance. You will be expected to input and analyse cost and project information, assist in compiling and producing Management Information and reports. Producing weekly updates to review financial performance and review and process subcontractor applications.

Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:

  • Carry out a weekly joint measure on site with both the client and subcontractors
  • Prepare the weekly revenue and subcontractor costs for P & L reporting
  • Submit subcontractor payments for internal authorisation in line with internal governance
  • Monitor internal expenditure against budget/cost plans and validating costs posted weekly by the Finance Team
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and cost allocation management
  • Seek opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs
  • Assist the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of monthly applications for payment
  • Issue and collate onboarding documentation to prospective sub-contractors

Experience and Qualifications

  • Experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within the utilities or civil engineering sector (water, gas, power, or telecoms projects preferred).
  • Experience supporting the preparation of cost estimates, valuations, and tender documentation for utility infrastructure works.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts (especially NEC3 or NEC4) and their practical application in utilities projects.
  • Experience assisting with cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout project lifecycles.
  • Exposure to subcontractor procurement and management, including issuing enquiries, evaluating quotations, and processing payments.
  • Understanding of change control and compensation event procedures within NEC frameworks.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, bills of quantities, and work breakdown structures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems (e.g., CEMAR, CostX, or similar).
  • Experience working collaboratively with project delivery teams, engineers, and planners.

Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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