Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Chartway Partnerships Group; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on managing cost recovery processes and ensuring financial accuracy within the Customer Service Department. You'll collaborate with various teams to enhance efficiency and drive improvements in cost recovery. The company is committed to employee development and offers a range of attractive benefits, including a car allowance and a discretionary bonus scheme. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about cost recovery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

24 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Perkbox Account

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Birthday Off

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Customer Service or Commercial environment.
• Strong organizational skills and methodical approach to cost recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the recovery of Customer Service recharges.
• Oversee Customer Service Cost Recovery function for financial accuracy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Cost Recovery

Tools

Evision Software

Microsoft 365 Dynamics

Clixifix

Job description

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for cost recovery? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Chartway Partnerships Group, we are committed to delivering high-quality homes and communities. As a leading land-led housebuilder in the South East, we work closely with housing associations, landowners, and fund managers to create sustainable developments. With eight subsidiaries and an ambitious growth plan, now is the perfect time to join our team.

Right now, we are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Cost Recovery) to join our Customer Service Department on a permanent basis. This role will be based at our head office, working closely with the Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure efficient cost recovery and recharges.

About The Role…

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the recovery of Customer Service recharges across the business. You will work closely with the Commercial and Finance teams to recoup all contra charges from subcontractors, ensuring we maximise cost recovery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the Customer Service cost recovery process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Overseeing and reviewing the Customer Service Cost Recovery function to maintain financial accuracy.
• Working through a backdated log of notified Customer Service costs to ensure all recoverable charges are processed.
• Assisting the Commercial team with ad hoc tasks to support business operations.
• Ensuring reporting and control processes are delivered efficiently and in line with evolving business needs.
• Proactively suggesting improvements within Customer Service and Commercial functions to enhance efficiency.
  
  

What You’ll Need…

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to cost recovery.

You will have previous experience working in a Customer Service or Commercial environment, with a housebuilder or main contractor. Strong organisational and problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your work. A meticulous approach to accuracy and attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining precise financial records and ensuring the efficient recovery of costs.

Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have experience using Evision software, Microsoft 365 Dynamics, or Clixifix,.

What we offer...

In return, we offer a rewarding salary, Car allowance, discretionary bonus scheme ,24 days holiday - with your birthday off for free, life assurance, enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, a perkbox account for everyday savings, Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme, and a rewarding Career Path.

We invest heavily in the development and training of our employees and are passionate about our people.

Interested? If you would like to find out more then click apply now