Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mtrp Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on a significant £50m Student Accommodation project. Candidates should have a good understanding of Construction Contracts and be IT literate. The role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including bonuses, in a challenging and supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus

Salary and benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Contractually aware with good knowledge of Construction Contracts.
• Ability to commute to the North West of England daily.

Responsibilities

• Undertake commercial and contractual requirements for projects.
• Ensure sound financial performance including profitability and cash flow.
• Prepare accurate and detailed monthly cost reports.
• Assist with appointment of Subcontractors and management of accounts.
• Work closely with Contracts Management to complete site records.

Skills

IT literacy

Knowledge of Construction Contracts

Financial management

Job description

The Company

The Company: We are working with one of the North West's best-known Building Contractors who successfully deliver high profile, new build projects for a varied client base across the North West of England. They are renowned for their excellent training and development programme and their policy of giving their team the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility at relatively early stages in their career. The vast majority of their projects come from repeat business from an enviable client base. Their supply chain includes some of the best subcontractors in the North West as they pay them on time & treat them well.

The Role

Typical projects include commercial, industrial, multi-storey residential, heritage and leisure projects.

They are now in a position to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their team. You will be working on a £50m Student Accommodation scheme in Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.
• Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.
• Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports.
• Application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.
• Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.
• Help with the appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.
• To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.
• Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.

You

• You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England daily. Most of your time will be spent on-site.
• You will be IT literate.
• Very contractually aware with good knowledge of Construction Contracts.

Rewards

They offer a really good salary and benefits package including a generous bonus that rewards endeavour.

You will be working with a successful, cash-rich contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment.

The chance to work on a significant, high-profile project for a leading North West based business.