Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Barker Ross; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in construction is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge. The role involves supporting the QS in commercial and financial control while working with project teams to meet targets. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, industry experience, and strong procurement management skills. This is a site-based position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in the role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Valid driving licence.
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position.

Responsibilities

• Support QS/Senior QS in managing commercial and financial controls.
• Build relationships with supply chain and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Prepare CVR/Forecast reports and manage non-recoverable costs.

Skills

Procurement management

Good verbal communication

Financial/cost control

Ability to work under pressure

Interacting with site team

Reading and interpreting drawings

Project management software knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

HND or working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

A Levels

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Main Contractor, currently experiencing rapid growth and are leading their way in the market.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will proactively support the QS/Senior QS on the successful commercial, financial and contractual control of all elements of the projects. To maximise the company's profitability, protect the companies' legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this company, to support both their growth and your own.

An insight to the role:

• Compliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives.
• Build working relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate.
• Work with project team to achieve or exceed budgeted target.
• Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule/ systems and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract orders accurately reflect the main contract requirements and scope of works.
• Accurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.
• Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Assist in the preparation of CVR/Forecast reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
• Manage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects.
• To work to the Company's Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set.

We are looking for someone who has:

• HND or working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.
• Industry experience in the role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Valid driving licence.

Proven experience of:

• Procurement management.
• Knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Re-measurement.
• Financial/cost control.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry.
• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.
• An understanding of contract law.
• Ability to remain positive and focused at all times.
• Demonstrates an effective system of managing priorities and one's self.
• Good verbal communication and numerical skills.
• Playing an active role which positively contributed to a team.
• Interacting with site team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Working to deadline.
• Being organised.
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager.
• Good level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A Levels.

Desirable:

• Working towards professional membership of MCIOB or RICS.
• Appropriate CSCS card.

This is a site-based position.

Please get in touch for more details.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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