Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mediaweb Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential construction company in Rochdale seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support financial management and reporting within the commercial team. The role entails helping manage relationships with subcontractors and participating in site visits. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant qualification, basic construction knowledge, and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities for personal development and career growth are provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the role of Quantity Surveying.
• Knowledge of financial implications of construction methods.
• Awareness of relevant codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support management and reporting.
• Assist the commercial team.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and housing associations.
• Partake in site visits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Basic knowledge of construction

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to assist the Regional Commercial team, delivering the Group Business plan, Commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements by being involved in commercial activities; supporting the implementation, control and reporting of all development/build-related expenditure.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about working with colleagues within the region and across different disciplines with a keen attention to detail and accuracy when conducting the valuation process. The suitable person will be someone who wants to proactively contribute to our mission of changing lives, by building affordable, quality homes, where they are needed, for the people who need them the most.

As an assistant, you will be given ample opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career journey at Gleeson Homes. Our teams are structured with a Commercial Director, a Managing Quantity Surveyor, a Senior and Quantity Surveyors - giving you the experience and mentorship to further develop.

Main Responsibilities

At Gleeson Homes, we're genuinely passionate about what we do. We invest in our people and our communities, building homes, changing lives. We're looking for an ambassador of the Gleeson Brand, who works passionately, collaboratively and respectfully.

• Supporting management and reporting.
• Assisting the commercial team and following group policies and processes.
• Helping manage the relationships with subcontractors, housing associations and external partners.
• You'll be key in helping determining and agreeing site start programs and assisting with commercial matters for new and existing developments.
• Partaking in site visits, including not only the current and new sites, but also potential sites, seeing the future of Gleeson Homes.

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant qualification or basic understanding of the role of Quantity Surveying
• A basic understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• Basic Finance/Commercial awareness and Technical knowledge
• Basic knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Basic knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
• Awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
• The desire and determination to work collaboratively and progress as a team

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities