Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

Birmingham Based Full Time permanent position, up to £38k depending on previous experience, qualification level and skills + excellent benefits package Auctus Management Group and RSS Infrastructure is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity. Founded in 2007, we provide a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services. The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services. The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services. Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds. Our group has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, Tonbridge and Cwmbran. What will I be doing? As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will  be a part of a project team aligned to Pre & Post Contract delivery of infrastructure projects up to £2M in value. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for undertaking commercial and contractual matters in support of and under direction of the Senior Quantity Surveyor, including preparation of budget estimates, target prices and scheme forecasts, monitoring of actual costs against budgets and performing cost and value reconciliation to ensure correct cost capture has occurred. On a day to day basis, your duties will include: Assisting in the preparation of budget estimates and target prices in line with contract from project inception to target agreement. Supply Chain management; including sending enquiry documentation, quotation assessment, task order award and instructions to supply chain where required Supply Chain Payment assessment including verification of all relevant submitted documentation on a weekly basis. Ensuring project cost and value reconciliation is performed to ensure correct cost capture has occurred. Assisting in the management of site level change management including early warning and compensation event management and production, both to the Client and to the supply chain as necessary. Assisting with the production of monthly project valuations, liaising with the project team/ Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure progress on site is captured and valued appropriately. Preparing project forecasts. Monitoring actual cost against budgets. Reviewing and responding to scheme contractual matters. Managing tender submission schedule Attending pre & post contract client meetings, as required Preparing and delivering detailed, qualified, well presented tender submissions Helping ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit Ensuring effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar What experience would we like you to have? To be selected for interview, your application should demonstrate your experience in the following areas: Minimum 1 years experience within the Rail or Construction industries, with proven commercial awareness. Your qualification level – either already qualified or working towards a BSc or HND in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying. Professional membership - You will be working towards, or have the inclination to pursue membership of a relevant professional body Your IT competence with the Microsoft office suite of programmes with particular emphasis on excel proficiency Your knowledge and experience of commercial contracts; experience of ICE/NEC contracts would be advantageous Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Auctus Management Group offers a range of benefits including: 20 days paid annual leave rising to 25 (plus statutory bank holidays) Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Private Medical Cover Health Cash Plan Sick PayAbout us Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK. We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong work ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future. As an equal opportunities employer, AMG does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us. Link