Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Introduction

Would you like the chance to help deliver some of the most high profile construction projects in the North East? Could your analytical and numerical ability help drive commercial value? If so this could be the role for you!

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are focussed on delivering success in a collaborative business environment, we want to hear from you. Tarmac is committed to continuous learning and development for all employees, so if you are looking for a business in which you can grow your experience, progress your career and develop your knowledge, Tarmac could be for you.

Tarmac is looking for a talented, ambitious, and committed Assistant Quantity Surveyor, who seeks to kick-start their career by joining our high performing contracting team based out of Tarmac North East office in Birtley, Chester-le-Street. The successful candidate will play a vital commercial role within our North East team, helping to deliver some of the region’s most high profile construction projects.

Our regional office is located close to the A1 and A19, so is easily accessible from all areas of the North East. As well as Birtley and Chester-le-Street this role is also easily accessible from County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Consett, Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, South Shields, Wallsend, Longbenton, Hexham, Alnwick, Morpeth and the surrounding areas.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Senior Area Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of individual construction projects, ranging in complexity and value.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also be responsible for:

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Recording, monitoring, and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Managing financial accounts
• Reporting project performance internally (senior managers) and externally (clients)
• Securing payments from clients within the specified contract terms
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Pre-contract pricing and agreement of project costs
• Mentoring other staff

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor will currently be working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying. We also welcome applications from candidates who are currently undertaking further or higher education courses and would like a full time role that will also support you whilst you continue your studies on a day release basis.

Suitable candidates for the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also possess:

• Demonstrable interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Confident numeracy and analytical ability
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Confidence to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong organisational ability
• Strong ability to build successful relationships
• Confident IT skills specifically Excel, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

This is a regional role and a company vehicle is provided so suitable candidates must possess FULL UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 points.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Due to the nature and experience of the team, we proactively support a hybrid working model.

Why Us

In addition to the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Company vehicle
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited