Assistant Quantity Surveyor​/Financial Administrator

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Financial Administrator
Location: Edmonton

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Financial Administrator

We are working with a respected contractor who is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Financial Administrator to support the commercial and financial management of live construction projects. Working closely with the Quantity Survbeyor / Project Accountant and wider site team, the role will assist with cost control, labour cost reporting, applications for payment and general commercial administration.

The position is site-based in Edmonton, London, reporting to the Project Accountant. This is a office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour break), on a fixed-term contract through to April 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Cost Control Support

* Assist with the monitoring and recording of project costs, including labour, materials, plant and subcontractor spend.

* Maintain accurate cost trackers and support cost value reconciliation (CVR) reporting.

* Collate supporting documentation for variations, change control and commercial reporting.

* Support the wider commercial team with general quantity surveying and cost administration duties.

Payroll & Labour Costing

* Support the NAECI Payroll Consultant in preparing weekly timesheets for all on-site labour.

* Prepare weekly labour timesheets during periods of NAECI Payroll Consultant absence.

* Assist in collating weekly expenses, allowances and labour cost data for payroll processing.

* Liaise with HR and Payroll to ensure all onboarding and compliance documentation is completed for new starters.

Accounts Payable / Procurement Support

* Prepare site purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials and services.

* Track purchase orders through to invoice receipt and payment.

* Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.

* Liaise with Accounts Payable to confirm approved suppliers and payment status.

Accounts Receivable / Applications

* Compile and record project expenditure to support applications for payment and invoicing.

* Ensure all documentation complies with contractual and client requirements.

* Assist the Project Accountant with the timely preparation and issue of sales invoices.

* Prepare labour records and timesheets for client approval as part of the application process.

General Site & Commercial Administration

* Maintain organised and auditable site commercial and financial records.

* Provide general administrative support to the commercial and project teams.

* Attend site as required to support commercial activities and maintain strong project engagement.

* Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the project and business