Assistant Quantity Surveyor

THE GRADUATE PROJECT LIMITED; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national company in construction seeks a Quantity Surveyor to assist in managing commercial needs for various cladding projects. The role involves drafting documents, handling payments, and collaborating with subcontractors and clients. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of QS experience, proficiency in computer software, and an advantage if experienced in roofing and cladding. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior QS professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working experience as Quantity Surveyor.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience in roofing and cladding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring commercial needs of cladding projects.
• Draft covering letters and send out to clients.
• Prepare subcontract measures and agree rates.
• Monitor subcontract accounts, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Previous relevant experience as QS

Computer Literacy Skills

Experience of roofing & cladding

Job description

Our client is a national company that specialise in the installation of a range of cladding and roofing systems. They work closely with our clients to provide a personal service that is focused on achieving the customers targets on quality, programme and budget.

The main aim of this role is to work along side senior QS and assist in all areas as required to help run and monitor commercial needs of various cladding projects. Involves taking information from estimating stage through to contract completion whilst dealing with both subcontractors and clients in a fair and reasonable manner.

Main Responsibilities

• Getting orders & warranties signed, drafting covering letters and sending out to clients
• Filling payments and other paperwork
• Subcontract measures including preparing BQ’s and agreeing rates
• Placing subcontract orders and agreeing terms
• Producing cost plans
• Looking after subcontract accounts including monitoring variations & day-works, updating account summary documents, agreeing final accounts
• Issuing final account certificates & payment notices to subcontractors
• Assisting with preparation of valuations including going through progress with CM’s
• Chasing suppliers for quotes for pricing variations
• Chasing day-work sheets & expenses information from subcontractors
• Chasing up client instructions

Main Skills

• Previous relevant experience ideally approx. 1-2 years working as QS
• Computer Literacy Skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Project
• Experience of roofing & cladding and advantage but not essential