Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housing developer in the UK seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Warrington. The role offers up to £55,000 per annum plus benefits such as a company car, flexible working, and private healthcare. The successful candidate will assist the Commercial department while developing skills towards becoming a Quantity Surveyor within a year. Strong mathematical and IT skills, along with an ONC/HNC in Construction, are required for this position.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 per annum

Company car or travel allowance

Flexible working from home

Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Share incentive schemes

Employee rewards portal

Market leading training and development

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Good business sense and budget management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Commercial department.
• Assist with compiling tender packages.
• Analyze tenders for each trade.
• Issue subcontract orders according to policy.
• Attend subcontract pre-order meetings.

Skills

Strong mathematical ability

IT skills (Excel, COINS)

Understanding of building regulations

Knowledge of construction methods and materials

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

ONC/HNC in Construction

Job description

Job Title:Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location:Warrington

Thorn Baker's Multiple-Award-Winning National Housing Developer who specialise in sustainable high quality new homes are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for a Leading Housing Developer who specialise in affordable mixed tenure homes, a company which values integrity, caring, and quality in every area.

What's in it for you:

Up to £55,000 per annum + package
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Flexible working from home
Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefit
Offering market leading training and a development plan from day one.
Looking for someone who wants to progress up the ladder to QS within 12 months

Your Responsibilities:

Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.
Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements, including attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
Full job description available upon request

Required Skills:

ONC/HNC in Construction
A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT ability (particularly Microsoft Excel and COINS systems)
Good understanding of standard measurement rules
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good business sense and understanding of budget management
Excellent communication, negotiating, and networking skills
Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
A methodical approach, accurate with an eye for detail, strong commitment to achieving deadlines

For more information on the role please contact Chloe at Thorn Baker on07733 314 668 or email: [e-mail]

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