Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join Willmott Dixon supporting a new education project in Bedford.

We’re seeking a confident communicator with strong procurement and cost management experience to provide commercial support, working closely with the project team and supply chain to help ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure projects are delivered within budget, to a high standard of quality and in line with customer expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and senior commercial colleagues to achieve budgetary and commercial targets.
• Build strong working relationships with supply chain partners, consultants and customers.
• Accurately value, certify and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contractual arrangements.
• Manage the procurement of work packages through established supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements.
• Submit external valuations in line with the main contract conditions and ensure payments are received by the due date.
• Prepare Cost Value Comparison (CVC) reports that accurately reflect the current site position and forecast final account.
• Identify potential disputes early and support the implementation of effective solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in procurement and cost management.
• Excellent financial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• This role will see you work onsite 3-4 days per week/work from home.

Desirable Criteria

• A degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.