Assistant Quantity Surveyor

About Lanes Group

Lanes Group is a nationwide leader in utility services, powered by a team of over 4,500 dedicated professionals. Our diverse subsidiaries enable us to deliver exceptional solutions across multiple sectors, driving a turnover of more than £500 million. Committed to excellence and innovation, we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders.

About the role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial department, supporting Commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost for both Lanes Group Ltd and our customers.

Location: Stafford Hours: 37.5 (Monday-Friday)

Responsibilities

• Review Commercial processes to ensure they stay relevant and make recommendations for necessary changes
• Contractual knowledge to communicate with relevant parties and ensure understanding of project/contract terms
• Work efficiently and calmly to tight deadlines or other stress factors as they arise
• Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements
• Use performance data to identify opportunities and implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlements and opportunities are realised
• Support Operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects
• Ensure proper contractual administration of contract/project assigned, including value and cost control, and maintenance of contemporaneous records
• Accurately value works undertaken and provide records to substantiate cost to allow prompt issue of Application for payment/invoice in line with contractual timescales
• Ensure change control process is managed effectively, including production of Early Warnings/Variations, maximizing entitlement
• Prepare financial statements in respect to projects/contracts assigned, working with operational teams to confirm understanding of financial position and proactively instilling commercial awareness throughout the wider business
• Support development of individuals within the commercial team
• Manage Subcontract Accounts
• Accept extra duties as situations arise
• Travel with own vehicle and spend occasional nights away

Skills and behaviours

• HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or similar (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in utilities or civils industry (desirable)
• Experience in QS role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Strong knowledge of contracts
• Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, we ensure that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of 'improving today for a better tomorrow'.

This role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards

Your Contribution to the company

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Speak straight about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are 'Stronger Together'

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.