Assistant Quantity Surveyor (GR1059)

Griffiths Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffiths Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North Wales project teams. You will be site based to gain hands-on experience and will be supported by a Project Quantity Surveyor within our team to guide you in daily work.

You will also have the opportunity to progress through our Approved Development Scheme. You will join a dynamic, inclusive commercial team and benefit from mentoring and development opportunities while contributing to project performance and financial

Qualifications

• It is preferred that the candidate holds a Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• The ideal candidate will be a graduate member of a relevant professional body such as CICES or RICS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and timely submit valuations and receive certificates.
• Secure payments from customers within contract terms.
• Record, monitor and review the financial performance of a contract.
• Manage financial accounts and report to the line manager on project performance.
• Liaise with the client on project performance.
• Procure subcontractors and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Assist with pre-contract pricing as required.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Analytical ability

Creativity

Teamwork

Organisation

Customer focus

IT skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Member of professional body (CICES/RICS)

Job description

We are currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North Wales project teams. You will be site based to provide you with the best opportunity to enhance on the skills. You will be supported by a Project Quantity Surveyor who will guide and support you in your day to day work. You will also be supported to gain professional accreditation through our Approved Development Scheme.

You will be joining a dynamic and inclusive commercial team, surrounded by a group of people who want to learn and develop. This will provide you with the opportunity to grow and progress within the team, whilst being supported at all times. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

At Griffiths, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through our recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that strengthen our organisation and enhance the quality of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and can provide reasonable adjustments and tailored support for candidates who require this, including Armed Forces Veterans, Reservists and Care Leavers.

Principal Accountability

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor you may have experience of working in the construction industry, particularly on civil engineering projects, although experience is not essential.

Detailed Responsibilities

Other responsibilities for this role, whilst being supported, will include:

• Preparing and timely submission of valuations and receipt of certificates
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms
• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of a contract
• Managing financial accounts and report to line manager on performance of projects
• Liaising with the client on the project performance
• Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Pre-contract pricing as required

Required experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training

It is preferred that the successful candidate are:

• educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying
• graduate members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS

Desirable experience, qualifications, and training

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Excellent time keeping skills
• Good interpersonal skills, to include oral and written communication skills
• A passion for safety
• Good problem solving skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Creativity and imagination
• Ability to work as part of a team, and complete tasks independently
• Awareness of need to organise workload
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages