Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a role that offers career development?

We are delighted to be working with this affordable homes developer as they continue to deliver quality homes for local communities. With a proven track record delivering sought after homes across the country, our client is keen to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their local authority projects in Edinburgh. You will join a fantastic established team and continue to deliver a high quality product alongside dedicating time to your development.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, duties of the role will include:

• Assisting on Sub-Contract agreements maximising profit.
• Attending, contributing to and minuting Internal Team Meetings.
• Keeping master files of correspondence on contract.
• Preparing Interim Valuations with Senior Surveyor and agreeing amounts for payment. This involves valuing work executed and materials on site.
• Re-measuring work using site measurement, measurement from drawings.
• Information from Site Agents/Bonus Department.
• Informing Sub-Contractors of Contract variations.
• Valuing variations.
• Pricing Dayworks.
• Provision of cost advice to Design Consultants e.g. quotations.
• Reporting to Chief Surveyor on job performance via cost/value comparisons.

Requirements of the role:

• BSc Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Complimentary relevant industry work experience.
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills.
• A methodical approach.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in relevant computer programmes (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)

Ready to take the next step in your career?

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