Assistant QS

Fawkes and Reece; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK developer seeks a professional for financial and contractual management on a £75 million residential project in Portsmouth. You'll join a dynamic commercial team focused on delivering the project efficiently over the next three years. Candidates with strong experience in the UK construction sector and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply to enhance their career with this innovative firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT forms of contract.
• Good understanding of take-offs and materials buying.
• Professional qualification in construction/design expected.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out financial and contractual tasks for cost monitoring.
• Assisting with income and cash flow reporting.
• Subcontract management and supplier payments.

Skills

Financial management

Contractual management

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction/design

Job description

My client, a leading UK-based developer, is looking to add a position to the successful commercial team on this £75 million residential scheme in the Portsmouth area.

Joining the commercial team at the mid-way stage of the project, you will work with the existing team to help deliver this project, which is underway as part of a multi-phase scheme over the next 3 years.

Duties:

• Carrying out financial and contractual tasks on assigned contracts to enable cost monitoring.
• Assisting with income and cash flow reporting aligned to deadlines.
• Procurement.
• Collating information for financial progress reports.
• Subcontract management.
• Supplier payments management.
• Managing financial and commercial expectations.
• Collating information for internal and external valuations.
• Recording contractual disputes.
• Attending commercial pre-start and progress meetings.
• Providing monthly reporting information.
• Assisting with Final Accounting.

About the Company/Client/Project

One of the top innovative developers in the UK with a turnover of £300 million in 2024, and a leading provider for the built environment, working in housing, mixed-use, and refurbishment/change of use projects from commercial to residential.

Initially based in Portsmouth on the project, with ongoing work in the Hampshire area as they expand in the south. You will be working with the Senior Quantity Surveyor within the team to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Requirements, including certificates and qualifications:

• Experience working for developers or contractors in the UK on JCT forms of contract.
• Good understanding of take-offs and materials buying/labour-only packages.
• Holding or working towards a construction/design-related professional qualification - HNC/HND/Degree.

Candidates within a commutable distance to Portsmouth, looking to bolster their career with a leading developer, are advised to apply now by clicking on the link or emailing an up-to-date CV to [e-mail].