Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Middleton, Heysham

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of complex civil, electrical and commissioning works across substation sites. This is a hands‑on role where you develop core QS skills—measurement, valuation, change control and cost reporting—while learning how NEC4 contracts are administered on a live EPC environment.

• Measurement & Valuations:
  Assist with take‑offs, site measures, monthly valuations and payment applications for subcontract packages (civil, M&E and commissioning).
• Change Control (NEC4):
  Help prepare and track Early Warnings (EWN), Quotations and Compensation Events (CEN), maintaining registers and supporting timely submissions.
• Subcontract Administration:
  Support drafting instructions, scopes and RFQs/RFPs, review subcontractor applications, and maintain contract correspondence and records.
• Cost & Reporting:
  Contribute to CVRs, cash‑flow, earned value and monthly project commercial reports; keep data quality high for internal and client reporting.
• Procurement Support:
  Assist Supply Chain with tender packs and clarifications; help compare bids and prepare recommendations/award documentation.
• Stakeholder Interface:
  Work professionally with site teams, designers, supply chain partners and the client National Grid; support meetings and action tracking.
• Governance & Quality:
  Follow CDM, HSE and project procedures; maintain audit‑ready files and contribute to risk/opportunity tracking.

• Practical NEC4 contract administration (Options A and
  
  C) in a live utilities/substations environment.
• How programme, scope and change interplay to drive commercial outcomes on a major infrastructure project.

• Degree (or final‑year/just‑graduated) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills; clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Interest in NEC3/NEC4 forms and infrastructure delivery.

• Any placement/industry experience in civil engineering, building, power or utilities.
• Familiarity with NEC4 processes (EWNs/CENs) and basic programme understanding.
• Experience preparing scopes/RFPs or reviewing subcontractor applications.

• Ownership:
  Take responsibility for tasks, follow through, and ask the right questions early.
• Teamwork:
  Support engineers, planners and senior QS colleagues and communicate clearly.
• Integrity & Safety:
  Make good decisions, respect procedures and contribute to a positive site culture.

• Mentoring by experienced QS/Commercial Managers and structured early‑career development.
• Exposure to a high‑profile, high‑capex transmission project from concept through to execution.