Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Egis; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

About Us

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

The award-winning M40 motorway stretches for 123km and links London, Oxford and Birmingham. Since 2018 Egis has ensured the smooth operation and safety of the motorway for the 100,000+ vehicles that travel on it each day.

Egis Road Operations M40 Ltd are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who'll be responsible for supporting all aspects relating to the M40's commercial processes. They'll report directly into the Commercial Manager and cover a wide range of responsibilities including managing contractors, commercial strategy implementation, month-end reporting, contract administration, etc.

About the Role

• A key part of this role will involve assisting the Commercial Manager with Change Control, including the administration of Additional Works Notifications and Purchase Orders under the Contract. This will require an upfront and proactive approach to the management of change, close liaison with internal colleagues, and the need to form strong, open working relationships with external colleagues based on trust and integrity.
• Providing support to the Finance Manager in the preparation and submission of Sub-Contractor Payment Certificates, Internal and External Forecasting and Accruals.
• Maintain a database of accredited subcontractors, advise on procurement strategy, allocate work, agree, and raise contract order documents and oversee monthly payments.
• Managing the pursuit of Green Claim income including liaising with specialist legal representatives and loss adjusters.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures related to Commercial processes.
• Preparing reports.
• Support the Commercial Manager in achieving commercially driven objectives and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.
• Promote continual improvement within the organisation.
• Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Advise colleagues of other departments on Commercial issues relevant to their department.
• Ensure effective control and evaluation of key suppliers and subcontractors.

What do we need from you

Technical skills:

• The Quantity Surveyor must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally. To be able to work with minimum supervision, meet the scheduled timelines, and to plan and organise their workload accordingly. A willingness to learn and adapt to new ideas as well as being flexible and proactive are essential for this position.
• Desirable - Experience of working on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of main forms of contract, sub-contracts, and procurement options.
• Proven ability to successfully implement Commercial Management functions, processes, and procedures.
• Capability to commercially manage a portfolio of major projects or frameworks.
• Confident with proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good IT Skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge and implementation of Risk management processes.
• Experience of bidding processes and good presentation skills.

Educational background and experience:

• The Quantity Surveyor should have a minimum HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or similar.

Desired Skills:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or similar.
• MRICS, MCInstCES status or equivalent.
• PRINCE2 Accreditation.
• Familiarity with the Highways England Project Control Framework Process.

What's in it for you?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*