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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be shadowing the Senior Quantity Surveyor, assisting mainly in the commercial management of the project and to administer; measure and value elements of the project.

Role Responsibilities :

 

·         Procurement and control of various subcontract packages from enquiry through to final account

·         Measurement and re-measurement of the project works

·         Taking off quantities from construction drawings

·         Ensuring payment applications submitted by cut-off date and all sub-contract documents for approval by deadline

·         Assist in identifying areas of overspend and waste on the project

·         Assist Senior QS and project staff in the identification of commercial risks

·         Assist in the preparation of sub-contract documents for approval by the Senior Quantity Surveyor

·         Assist in the preparation of interim and final account submissions by the QS/Senior QS

·         Ensure notification of payments to sub-contractors are always submitted and are fully descriptive and withholding notices issued where appropriate

·         Chase any payment certificates and outstanding payments

·         Assist in the identification, submission and settlement of insurance claims under the guidance of the Senior QS/Project Commercial Manager

·         Assist in the production of accurate internal reporting and administration of accurate internal records

·         Assist in the measurement of sub-contractors' work and identify and record variations

·         Where appropriate attend commercial and site progress meetings and ensure commercial actions discharged and appropriate commercial manager advised

Skills Required :

 

·         HND/BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

·         Experience of similar role in the construction industry

·         Knowledge of the procurement of sub contractors and the monthly measurement cycle associated with this.

·         Understanding of reporting measurement and cost control essential.

·         Knowledge of Method of Measurement for Highway works would be an advantage

·         Local market knowledge

·         Excellent IT skills

·         Used to working in a team of surveyors and project managers 

·         Have the ability to work as part of a team or independently

·         Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Salary / Benefits :

·         £24,000 - £30,000

·         Company Car/Car Allowance

·         Pension

·         Holidays

·         Life Assurance