Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading project and cost management consultancies operating at the forefront of the transport, property and industry sectors. We are dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff. Join us and you’ll benefit from a development programme designed to ensure your career objectives are met in full.

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our successful team in South West, South East and North west region, working on a wide range of projects across the education, commercial property, nuclear and transportation sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Working with clients on a commission/project basis alongside senior colleagues.
• Assisting with the preparation of estimates / cost plans / tender documents.
• Assisting with post contract valuations.
• Assisting with quality control of outgoing documents.
• Working within a team delivering pre and post contract cost management services.
• Some responsibility for liaison with clients and their stakeholders, continually developing and building strong client relationships.
• Commercially aware. you’ll work well as part of a team and demonstrate that you can work autonomously when required.
• A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will either have, or be working towards attaining a QS Degree and looking to build a track record of delivering within a consultancy environment, In return industry leading APC training will be provided to ensure candidates are best placed to achieve their MRICS qualification alongside fantastic practical experience.
• Some experience of NEC and JCT contracts would be beneficial but not essential.
• IT skills, such as Excel, Word, Outlook.  An understanding of PowerBI would also be beneficial but not essential.
• A basic understanding of Cost Planning / Measurement software e.g. CostX.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.
• You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service.

WHY WORK FOR FAITHFUL+GOULD?

Join us, and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's

Heathrow Airport, to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.

In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.

Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.

LINK:

https://careers.snclavalin.com/csr

MEETING YOUR NEEDS:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Find out more.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

LINK:

YourReward at SNC-Lavalin​ (snclavalin.com)

MORE ABOUT US:

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading international consultancy with over 70 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You'll be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future.

Check out some of our most recent and exciting projects.

LINKS:

https://careers.snclavalin.com/faithful-gould

https://careers.snclavalin.com/

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.