Overview
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – London, London, EC4N 5AA
About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
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Why join Barhale?
- As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Reporting to: Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor
Role Overview
The Trainee Quantity Surveyor works closely with the Commercial and Operational teams to gain practical experience in managing and controlling the financial and commercial aspects of projects and contracts. The role provides hands‑on exposure to core quantity surveying activities while supporting project delivery teams on live projects
Role Purpose
To support the commercial delivery of projects through effective cost control, reporting, subcontract administration and contractual compliance, while developing the knowledge, skills and experience required to progress within the Quantity Surveying profession
Key Accountabilities
Commercial Management & Governance
- Support the Commercial Team in the commercial management of projects at pre‑ and post‑contract stages
- Work within established commercial procedures and controls
- Collect and update specified areas of the Commercial Plan
- Ensure daily site and commercial records are accurate and available for inspection
Financial Performance
- Support monitoring and control of income and expenditure on contracts
- Assist with producing cost and value comparisons and turnover forecasts
- Support preparation of cashflow forecasts for internal and client purposes
- Assist in preparing applications for payment, including substantiation
Contract & Risk Management
- Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
- Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents
- Assist with compiling subcontractor orders and tender packages
- Support preparation of tender quotation comparisons, highlighting commercial differences
- Assist with tracking subcontractor invoices and payment processing
- Support preparation of documentation for final account audits
Leadership & Capability
- Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills
- Work proactively both independently and as part of the Commercial Team
- Develop understanding of commercial processes and contract law
- Undertake academic study towards a Quantity Surveying qualification with company support
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the procurement process
- Work collaboratively with Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and site teams
- Support communication between commercial and operational teams
Key Interfaces
- Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers
- Contracts Managers and Site Agents
- Project and Site Teams
- Subcontractors and Suppliers
Inter-company trading
- Proactively optimise inter-company trading wherever possible
- Collaborate effectively within the corporate group entities
Success Measures (KPIs)
- Accuracy and completeness of commercial records and reports
- Timely support to procurement, payment and forecasting activities
- Compliance with commercial procedures and document control requirements
- Demonstrated development of commercial and technical capability
- Successful progress towards academic qualification
About you
Essential
- Conversant with the Microsoft Office suite of packages.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Relevant A-level or equivalent qualifications are required for the apprenticeship.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Interest in Contract Law
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- 8 hours volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
- Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
- Continuous service awards
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