Launch Your Career in Rail Infrastructure
Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the UK's rail industry?
At Cleshar, we deliver essential infrastructure and maintenance services across the National Rail network. We're looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of our rail projects, working alongside experienced commercial and operational teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your commercial skills and progress your career within a growing business.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the successful commercial delivery of rail projects by:
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly valuations, interim and final accounts, payment applications and cost reconciliations.
- Supporting the commercial management of multiple contracts.
- Helping to produce accurate cost forecasts, valuations and cash flow reports.
- Assisting with the management of contract variations.
- Supporting tender preparation and commercial submissions.
- Preparing subcontract work packages in line with procurement programmes.
- Reviewing contract documentation, drawings and bills of quantities to identify commercial risks and ensure compliance.
- Carrying out site measurements and assisting with the valuation of completed works.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Attending site meetings and supporting the commercial team throughout project delivery.
- Working closely with Project Managers and Contract Managers to record contractual events and protect the company's commercial position.
- Liaising with internal departments to support timely payments and financial administration.
- Assisting with subcontractor selection in line with company quality and safety procedures.
- Supporting operational teams with documentation and other commercial activities as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.
- Working towards, or holding, a Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
- Good understanding of commercial contracts and construction principles.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- A proactive, professional and collaborative approach.
Desirable
- Previous experience within the rail or civil engineering sector.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:
- Is eager to learn and develop their commercial knowledge.
- Enjoys working within a collaborative team environment.
- Builds positive relationships with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.
- Takes ownership of their work and demonstrates initiative.
- Works well under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
- Is committed to delivering high standards of professionalism.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Safety is central to everything we do. You'll be expected to:
- Follow all company and client health and safety procedures.
- Promote and support a positive safety culture.
- Attend mandatory safety briefings and training.
- Comply with Working Time Directive requirements.
- Adhere to GDPR and company data protection policies.
- Protect company equipment, information and confidential documentation.
Why Join Cleshar?
At Cleshar, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop long-term careers within the rail industry.
We Offer
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Exposure to major National Rail infrastructure projects.
- Supportive, collaborative and experienced commercial team.
Apply Today
If you're looking for your next opportunity as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your commercial career with Cleshar, helping to deliver and maintain Britain's vital rail infrastructure.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
