Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hays; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to advance their career. Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a vital role in managing costs for residential development projects. As part of a dynamic team, you will assist in the delivery of a growing pipeline, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This role offers a chance to develop your skills while contributing to significant projects in the construction sector. With competitive benefits and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those eager to make their mark in the industry.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Good understanding of construction regulations and methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management from procurement to completion.
• Liaise with departments on subcontractor performance and compliance.

Skills

Building Regulations

Construction Methods

Mathematical Ability

IT Skills

Negotiation Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Budget Management

Education

HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Your new company
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within at our office in Exeter. This an exciting role for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee looking to take the next step in their career, working on a large multi-phase scheme in Exeter, you will assist in the delivery of our growing development pipeline in this area. Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor assist the commercial delivery of these residential development schemes. You will assist the Surveying department with cost management for these projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts. This is a key role, and the successful candidate will have worked in a similar level role for a main contractor or developer within the region.

Your new role

• Attend the site pre-start meeting to understand the construction issue drawings with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor.
• Assist with the compiling of tender packages for all 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. Attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
• Liaise with Build Department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions
• Assist with the production of sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation.
• To liaise with the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements.
• Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager.
• Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.
• Where necessary, assist in determining a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect.
• Diligently use the BMS and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
• Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations.
• Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Assist with the certifying of retention releases on completion of the project.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of sub-contract final accounts.
• Maintaining necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and to allow others to do likewise in accordance with the Business Management System
• Assist with maintaining final account schedules.
• Ensure to continue self development and follow training plan
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Deal with queries from colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent
• A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Good understanding of standard measurement rules
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach

What you'll get in return
10% bonus

• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

What you need to do now
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