Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor based in Chelmsford, UK. This full-time role involves administering contractual requirements, handling payments, and leading procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in similar roles.
• High level of attention to detail is essential.
• Strong business acumen and ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Understand and administer the contractual requirements of projects.
• Manage preparation and negotiation of Applications for Payment.
• Lead procurement process including preparation of Project procurement plan.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous accuracy

High integrity

Team player

Ability to prioritise and execute tasks

Contractual competence

Solutions-minded

Job description

Are you a Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience working on facades or large external projects? We are hiring NOW!

Annual Salary: Competitive
Location: Chelmsford / London
Job Type: Full-time

Day-to-day of the role

• Understand and administer the contractual requirements of the project.
• Handle the preparation, negotiation, and issuance of Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations, and Loss & Expense claims.
• Manage the collation of project records and ensure accurate monthly Project Financial Reports, including CVR, Risk and Opportunities register, and calculating and forecasting ISV.
• Lead and drive the procurement process, including preparing and presenting the Project procurement plan and facilitating involvement from all team members.
• Conduct tenders, analyse supplier quotations, and place orders on packages as required by the project.
• Administer all supplier contracts as per agreed terms, including agreeing on supplier applications for payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Contribute to updating CRM with any relevant updates and agreement of Final Account with the Client.
• Engage in the creation, implementation, and execution of non-project Departmental Strategic Goals and Continuous Improvement activity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Meticulous accuracy of work and a high level of attention to detail.
• Honest with high integrity and driven for success.
• Team player with good people skills and a high level of product knowledge.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently.
• Great level of Contractual Competence and business acumen with the ability to negotiate and ask pertinent questions.
• Solutions-minded with a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar roles, including detailed product and service procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in strategic goals.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.