Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Outsource Construction; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist subcontractor in the construction sector is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Northamptonshire. The role involves preparing valuations, monitoring costs, and ensuring budget adherence. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and have 2-3 years of experience in the new build housing sector. Strong mathematical skills, good communication, and negotiation abilities are essential. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus a car allowance and additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience within subcontracting ideally in the new build housing sector.
• Good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Ability to assess and analyse information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations.
• Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets.
• Producing cost value reconciliations.

Skills

Strong mathematical ability

Excellent communication skills

Negotiating skills

Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

Good understanding of budget management

Education

HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction management

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a subcontractor operating in the new build housing sector to be based in the Northamptonshire area.

Role: Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: Up to 45,000 + Car Allowance + Package

About your new company:
A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist subcontractor operating in the new building housing sector.

Duties for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations.
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts.
• Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly.
• Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets.
• Visit live sites to ensure works are running correctly.
• Document control.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Negotiating costs and prices.
• Attending on-site meetings.
• Producing cost value reconciliations.
• Ensure contract cash flow is maintained.
• Preparing turnover and profit forecasts.

Requirements for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent
• 2-3 years experience within subcontracting ideally in the new build housing sector.
• 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 informationGood business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Able to work under pressure and accept criticism of work
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require