Junior Quantity Surveyor

About us:
Everything we do at Airco starts with people; our success is built on long term working relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers.

We are a rapidly growing company that pride ourselves in delivering excellence through service. We consider our employees to be part of our family and continually invest in their development so our business can grow. We also pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and aim to exceed the clients expectations at every step of the way.

Role:

Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Projects team at Airco.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Quantity Surveying and commercial project management, working across a range of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects.

Working closely with our Project Managers, Engineers, Finance team, subcontractors, suppliers and clients, you will provide day-to-day commercial support across our projects, helping to ensure costs are controlled, commercial information is accurate and projects are managed effectively from tender through to final account.

The role will provide exposure to all areas of project commercial management, including cost reporting, applications for payment, variations, subcontractor accounts, procurement and contract administration, with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility as your experience develops

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance.
• Maintain accurate project cost information and support the preparation of regular commercial reports.
• Assist with preparing and submitting applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Support the identification, recording and valuation of project variations and additional works.
• Maintain variation and commercial trackers to ensure changes are captured and progressed.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, including obtaining quotations and supporting commercial comparisons.
• Support the management of subcontractor accounts, valuations, invoices and payments.
• Check purchase orders, subcontractor costs and project expenditure against agreed budgets and commercial controls.
• Review project documentation to ensure purchase orders, applications, invoices and contractual information are accurate and aligned.
• Support the monitoring of project WIP, outstanding applications, retentions and final accounts.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining project commercial files and contract documentation.
• Support projects operating under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Work closely with Project Managers to identify potential commercial risks, additional works and cost implications at an early stage.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments to obtain the information required to progress commercial matters.
• Assist with the commercial close-out of projects and preparation of final account information.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial processes, reporting and project controls across the Projects team.

Requirements

• Some previous experience within Quantity Surveying, commercial project support, project coordination or a similar construction-based role.
• Experience within Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, building services or the wider construction industry would be advantageous.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or a related discipline, or currently working towards one.
• An understanding of project costing, budgets and commercial controls.
• Some knowledge of valuations, variations, applications for payment and subcontractor management would be beneficial.
• An understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous, although further development and support can be provided.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate commercial records.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to project deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with project and financial information.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take on additional commercial responsibility as your experience develops.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Assist with monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance.
• Maintain accurate project cost information and support the preparation of regular commercial reports.

What you will get in return…

• Competetive Salary
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Annual Leave & Additional Leave
• Birthday off on us
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Referral Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Test
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Continuous Professional Development
• Opportunities to Progress within the Company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hull In person