Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ThriveSW Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing facilities management company in Bristol is looking for a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage contracts related to building projects. The role entails assisting with estimating, procurement, and project financial health, while also requiring knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree or be working towards a qualification and possess strong Excel skills. Excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or working towards a nationally recognized qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercials relating to the fabric business unit contracts.
• Assist with estimating, procurement, and package management.
• Monitor final account positions and provide updates.

Skills

Knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts

Education

Degree or working towards a nationally recognized qualification

Job description

Overview

Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bristol. Salary BS15 £45‑55k depending on experience and level. Great benefits.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Are you a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a new exciting role with a growing company that works within the Facilities Management industry? This company delivers building fabric and M&E small and minor works projects to various clients across the region.

Due to an increase in workload and future pipeline of works, they now require a Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work out of their Bristol office.

Purpose

To manage the commercials relating to the company's fabric business unit contracts, specifically on the framework and capital projects. Working with the Contracts Managers directly, assisting with winning work, estimating, procurement, package management including pricing of variations and issuance of payment notices, client applications, cost and cash flow reporting, whilst also reporting directly to the M&E Commercial Manager with regular cost reporting updates.

Reports to: MEF Commercial Manager

Main Duties

• Lead the pricing of Fabric works, feeding projected margins into the M&E Commercial Manager and establish the market position to help aid maximum return.
• Lead project Procurement with the use of a fully robust Tender Event Schedule.
• Working with the M&E Commercial Manager, introduce industry standards for the application for payment system.
• Be responsible for the financial health of all tendered (by you) projects, ensuring timely and correct valuations, monitor progress and agree variations where necessary, maximising cash-in.
• Monitor final account positions and provide monthly updates to the M&E Commercial Manager.
• Ensure compliance with reporting including forecast of costs and value to project completion, monitoring opportunities and risks via a profit plan.
• Responsible for the administration of EWNs, payment / pay less notices, applications & 7 day letters within the projects for which you will be responsible.
• Assist with the controlling for the invoicing process ensuring timely submission.
• Assist business with forecasting, budget & financial reporting.
• Attend client meetings where required to aid project conception, progress & final account.
• Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness by implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and optimising resources.
• Review and suggest recommendations on the most efficient procedure across the business unit.
• While working within the business unit the role could develop into a wider role, initially working in the Fabric side of the business, so must be proactive and be a team player.
• Assist with the introduction of Commercial Governance - i.e. internal settlements, ensure proposed supply chain partners are vetted prior to use, ensure Sub-Subcontracts are reviewed and updated in line with the latest legislation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Have a degree and / or working towards a Nationally recognised accredited qualification.

Other Qualities and Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts.
• Particular knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts and utilising MTC schedule of rates.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

For further information on the role and the company you would be working for please APPLY NOW or get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chat.