Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in Warrington is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will assist the Commercial department with tender packages, ensuring compliance with budget requirements. A focus on teamwork and strong analytical skills are essential. This role offers up to £55,000 per annum, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Flexible working from home

Private Healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Market-leading training

Qualifications

• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Strong mathematical and IT ability, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as required.
• Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
• Receive tenders and assist with the analysis for each trade.

Skills

ONC/HNC in Construction

Strong mathematical ability

Understanding of building regulations

IT ability (Microsoft Excel and COINS)

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Title:Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location:Warrington

Thorn Baker's Multiple-Award-Winning National Housing Developer who specialise in sustainable high quality new homes are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for a Leading Housing Developer who specialise in affordable mixed tenure homes, a company which values integrity, caring, and quality in every area.

What's in it for you:

• Up to £55,000 per annum + package
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Flexible working from home
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefit
• Offering market leading training and a development plan from day one.
• Looking for someone who wants to progress up the ladder to QS within 12 months

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.
• Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
• Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
• Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements, including attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
• Full job description available upon request

Required Skills:

• ONC/HNC in Construction
• A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability (particularly Microsoft Excel and COINS systems)
• Good understanding of standard measurement rules
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense and understanding of budget management
• Excellent communication, negotiating, and networking skills
• Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
• A methodical approach, accurate with an eye for detail, strong commitment to achieving deadlines

For more information on the role please contact Chloe at Thorn Baker on(phone number removed) or email: (url removed)

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