Founded in 1968 Griffiths are one of the leading civil engineering and construction organisations working in Wales, the English border counties, and the West of England.

We pride ourselves in providing the “personal touch” establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships at all levels within client organisations, throughout the supply chain and with stakeholders.

We are very proud of our history and what makes us the company we are today. We also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry we offer a range of career development opportunities as a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC. We are looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm, and collaborative approach to join our team. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure Team supporting our Bristol City Council framework projects.

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesAs an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will have worked in the construction industry, preferably on civil engineering projects, but wouldn’t be excluded for consideration if you haven’t. You will be required to prepare and articulate competent plans for any scale of project that comply with Company and functional procedures and standards. Key responsibilities for this role will include:

Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations

Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts

Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts

Managing financial accounts and report to senior management on the project performance

Liaising and presenting to the client on the project performance

Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms

Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts

Pre-contract pricing and agreement project costs.

The Ideal CandidateIt is preferred that the successful candidate is:

Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)

Members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS

Experienced of working on general Civil Engineering projects

The ideal candidate will also possess:

A passion for safety

Experience of using the NEC forms of contract

Drive and ambition to succeed

Good interpersonal skills

Good problem-solving skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Numeracy and analytical ability

Good negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Organisational ability

Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.

Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

Why TarmacWe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers,
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
Training and development opportunitiesAt Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

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