Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to expand your experience and progress your career with a growing contractor?

My client are a well established Contractor who specialise in Mechanical and Electrical / Plumbing & Heating works, working across the Social Housing, Commercial, Private Domestic & Renewable Energy sectors.

They have experienced a growth in business and have recently been awarded several new contracts and as such are looking to add to their experienced, trusted commercial team. The company have great staff retention and a history of promoting within, and lots of opportunity for progression as the business continues on their exciting growth path.

They are currently recruiting for a passionate individual to join them as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work across divisions. This is a great opportunity to develop and progress your career. Reporting to a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for ensuring contracts are delivered to maximum profitability and efficiency from site set up stages through to final accounts. Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of bills and/or schedules for quantities of materials, labour and services required in the construction and refurbishment of building works in relation to both Estimating and Post contract duties.
• Assist in the preparation and valuation of progress and submission to client
• Sub-contract procurement including sending out enquiries, collating prices, negotiation, order placement
• Sub-contract valuations and payments in connection with any contract.
• Preparation of internal cost reporting measures.
• Advice when required on cost management, or value management.
• Maintaining quality control procedures.
• Undertaking all tasks in a timely fashion and as required by management.
• Ensure cash flow is maximised

The successful applicant will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) and have a stable career progression. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of financial and technical knowledge and have a sound understanding of contractual and legal processes required with partnering frameworks. If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, please apply via the link below or call Steph for more information on 01204 554 884.