Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TH Recruit; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with an award-winning housebuilder, where you will support the management of build costs and collaborate with various stakeholders. Ideal for someone with a keen interest in the construction industry, you will gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive environment. The company values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus and a holiday scheme. If you are enthusiastic and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Buy, Sell and Accrual Holiday Scheme

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a commercial department for a housebuilder.
• Possess or working towards a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing build costs, cash flows, and budget information.
• Assist in producing comprehensive commercial reports for land appraisals.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Financial Awareness

Commercial Awareness

Education

Relevant Qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINS

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Managing Director at TH Recruit. Architecture, House Building & Construction Recruitment Specialists.

We are working with an award-winning housebuilder to strengthen their commercial team. Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their East Midlands head office in Nottingham.

The Role

Are you organised, analytical and have a good attention to detail?

Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team?

If yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Joining our team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will currently be employed as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or a Graduate QS, working towards an Assistant role with a minimum of 12 months experience working within a Commercial department for a housebuilder or construction company.

Key duties and requirements

You will also be responsible for but not limited to;

1. Support in the management of build costs, cash flows and budget financial information.
2. Ensuring policies are followed and reported fully on all development/build related expenditure, adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives of the Region.
3. Support in managing the working partnerships with third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are placed, managed, and settled.
4. Assist in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales.
5. Assist in the production of comprehensive Commercial reports for inclusion in Land Appraisals.
6. Support in the processing of payments and PFA production.
7. Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Regional business plan.
8. Authorise and commit expenditure on the COINS system.
9. Assist in the production of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the commercial function.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor who possesses excellent communication skills (to include relationship building), an individual who is keen to develop their skills and experience within the housebuilding industry.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate their understanding of Quantity Surveying along with a keen commercial awareness.

To be considered for this role you must also possess;

1. Possess or working towards a relevant qualification within Quantity Surveying.
2. Financial and commercial awareness.
3. Knowledge of the Construction Industry.
4. Knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls.
5. Knowledge of COINS is desirable yet not essential.

What will you get in return?

1. Discretionary bonus.
2. Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme.
3. Company Pension.
4. Life Assurance.
5. Other Benefits including our exclusive discount platform.

If you would like the opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking business that is well regarded in the industry, please contact me for further details or to apply: [e-mail]

Please visit our website www.threcruit.co.uk to view all Quantity Surveying vacancies within house building and residential development.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Surveying and Mapping Services and Building Construction