About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that's why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

What is the purpose of this role?

Working as part of the Commercial team, assisting the contract QS's and Commercial Manager to accurately value the works undertaken by the operational teams and, where necessary, gather and provide records to substantiate cost.

What will this role involve?

• The varied work load includes both road construction schemes and reactive highway maintenance.
• To assist in the daily commercial and contractual aspects of the contracts managed by the operational team.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of projects assigned and preparation of associated financial statements.
• Assist the Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Manager to ensure proper administration of the Contract requirements.
• Gather and collate records of all work done.
• Check all contract documents before work commences and advise Principal/Senior Quantity Surveyor of abnormalities or peculiarities.
• Assist with payment authorisation of subcontractors.
• Ensure prompt submission of invoices and applications for payment.
• To assist the Business Development process in producing information for PQQs and Tenders in relation to the project deliverables to the client and the project deliverable requirement to the business

To provide advice and guidance to staff in other professions

What are we looking for?

• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or equivalent Degree in relevant discipline would be advantageous
• Clean driving Licence
• Commercially aware
• Proven track record to demonstrate skills and qualifications Experience/knowledge of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience/knowledge in the preparation of the interim and final accounts
• Experience/knowledge in Schedule of Rates NEC 3 contracts or similar
• Enthusiastic, energetic and dynamic approach to people and projects
• Well organised
• Good communication skills
• Forward thinking and interested in developing smart ways of working with teams to realise client and operational objectives
• Motivated and engaged
• Environmental Awareness
• Tool Box talk

What makes this role unique?

It is an opportunity to understand and actively participate in a high-profile road's maintenance contract for one of the UK's largest counties. The role will involve some travelling between the six depots in Kent and assisting operational and administration teams in preparing and applying for payment for all aspects of our reactive highway work. This role is an important part of ensuring that the contract maximises its achievable revenue, collects cash in a timely fashion and that commercial best practise is established and followed across the contract.