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About the roleShape a culture that feels like family, in an organisation that’s the biggest of its kind. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll join for our stability and pride in delivering inspiring infrastructure. You’ll stay for the sheer scope, award-winning training and career development. From community-based projects to the UK’s biggest civil engineering works, we’ve a presence in almost every market. If you’ve ambition and enthusiasm, this is your chance to grow with us.Working within our Regional Civils division, you will be mainly site based at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This will require security clearance due to the nature of the project and offers a fantastic opportunity to join the commercial team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on the project.What you'll be doingAn Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) will have a good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and a successful track record in performing these duties. With support from more senior members of the commercial team, they will manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards.They will also be responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain. Typically, they will have a Quantity Surveying degree or be in the final stages of achieving this, with the intention of proactively following structured training programmes to achieve their professional qualifications from the RICS, ICES or CIOB.As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and custodian of the commercial side of construction works, you’ll:Have a good knowledge of and adhere to the Company’s GMCEs, BMS and other governanceGather data & carry out research on current construction costsMeasure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and proceduresSeek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complemented with the necessary administration skillsBe responsible for weekly and monthly works programmesHave awareness of different programme formatsUse the company’s ERP System and BMS systemsCollate Cost and Value InformationPrepare Cost reconciliation statementsCollect information required to specify procurement requirementsRecord and document information including registration of interestUnderstand the steps / documentation requiredMeasure works and agree with subcontractorsMaintain a Personal Development PlanWork towards professional membership from the RICS, ICES or CIOBSupport the development of othersWho we're looking forTo start your career with us as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll need to:Have a positive outlook and a passion for what you doBe willing to learn from your team and other experts to go far with usCollaborate with colleagues across Balfour Beatty and work as a teamThe following qualifications are essential:BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledgeCSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)BPSS is a requirement to work on the projectWhy work for usIf you’re inspired by the chance to grow through meaningful work, join us as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Benefits include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme, and generous annual and volunteering leave. You’ll be supported to be safe, seen, heard, and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.About usAt Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables flexible work where operationally possible, and we are happy to explore this with you.For more information about our D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visitour website .As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to remove barriers to employment. We also offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the role's minimum requirements. More information can be found atDisability Confident .#J-18808-Ljbffr