Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager - Poole

Greendale Construction Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team in Poole. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing valuations, certifying payments, and maintaining health and safety standards. With a commitment to employee welfare, the company provides a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for construction and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical

Up to 25 days holiday

Additional company holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Qualifications

• Understanding of Contracts Management and Quantity Surveying processes.
• Experience in a relevant role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial work for assigned projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations and contractor reports.

Skills

Contracts Management

Quantity Surveying

Communication

Planning and Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HND level/equivalent

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager - Poole

Permanent

Full Time

ABOUT US

Greendale Construction Limited is a leading Chartered Building Company offering a comprehensive service, successfully delivering a wide range of projects across all sectors within the Dorset/Hampshire/Wiltshire conurbation. We undertake new build and refurbishment works for our clients by traditional, design & build and partnering procurement methods. Project values range from £250,000 to £6,000,000.

We look after our employees, offering an excellent package including a car allowance, private medical, and up to 25 days holiday, plus an additional company holiday following our Christmas party. We also provide support with professional qualifications, family-friendly policies, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and company events including our annual family BBQ.

ABOUT THE JOB

Due to our increased workload, we are looking to grow our QS/CM team. Based from our Poole office, the successful candidate will assist with commercial work for all projects assigned to them. In a typical week they might assist with:

1. Preparing and submitting valuations
2. Certifying subcontract/supplier payments
3. Preparing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and accruals
4. Placing material orders
5. Attending weekly internal coordination meetings
6. Preparing and issuing monthly contractor reports
7. Collating RFIs and CSIs
8. Maintaining health and safety standards
9. Providing input to the weekly labour meeting

Across all our projects, the goal is to deliver on time, to profit, and with zero snags.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Contracts Management and/or Quantity Surveying processes and procedures.
2. Provide examples of work experience relevant to the role.
3. Be educated to Degree/HND level/equivalent.
4. Have experience within a contracts management/quantity surveying role, which would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
5. Have knowledge of various building contracts including JCT contracts, which would be a distinct advantage.
6. Be dynamic, innovative, and able to work on one’s own initiative.
7. Be a strong communicator and a good team player who is not afraid to get involved.
8. Have excellent planning and organisational skills.
9. Have the ability to work with clients, design team professionals, and subcontractors.