We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a successful background in the world of either Construction, Civils or M&E. You will join our Commercial team supporting a major decarbonisation scheme at Gatwick Airport, set to last until 2032. You will assist with the financial management of Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/ or Project Managers. Responsibilities will include assisting the senior members of the commercial team on numerous projects. What you will be doing: * Vet contract documentation on receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the company’s tender and subsequent negotiations. * Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant purchase orders and sub-contract orders. * Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions. * Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts. * Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions. * Prepare/ submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles. Attend contract review meetings. * Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare and issue contractual notices to sub-contractors. * Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment * Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in the production of monthly CVR’s Who we are looking for: * Good commercial awareness * Educated to BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline) * Member of Profession Institution (e.g. MRICS or similar) * Have knowledge and working experience of Mechanical / Electrical services, Construction, or Civils * Full UK manual driving licence