Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Grow in Cost Control & Tendering (Hybrid)

Barratt Developments plc; Tingley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

26 days’ holiday

Job summary

Barratt Developments plc is seeking a confident Commercial Assistant to support cost control, budgeting and procurement on a live site.

You will assist with preparing reports, tender preparation, subcontract procurement and processing payments using COINS, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with Group policies.

Ideal candidates are studying or recently qualified in surveying, numerate, with CSCS in hand, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying
• Must carry a valid CSCS card
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and valuations
• Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programs and a good standard of written English. Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided
• Articulate, clear and credible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on own initiative
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Self–disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately
• Team player, and supportive of colleagues

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
• Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
• Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using Group Tender procedures
• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
• Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instruction
• Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to respective RSL's
• Attend all team meetings as required
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
• Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Group IT systems
• Working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
• Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Studying or recently qualified in surveying

Tools

Excel (MS Office)

COINS

CSCS card

Job description

Barratt Developments plc is seeking a confident Commercial Assistant to support cost control, budgeting and procurement on a live site.

You will assist with preparing reports, tender preparation, subcontract procurement and processing payments using COINS, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with Group policies.

Ideal candidates are studying or recently qualified in surveying, numerate, with CSCS in hand, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.