Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Combined Scaffolding Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. In this role, you will support the control of all commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while maximizing customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on its strong Health and Safety record and offers a supportive environment for personal development, including access to a Built Environment HNC qualification. If you're self-motivated and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in the construction industry.

Benefits

HNC course enrolment

28-day holiday entitlement

Possible bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and issuing contract tenders to clients.
• Produce bill of quantities for payment purposes.
• Update Health and Safety documentation for contracts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organisational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Building

Self-motivated

Education

HNC in Built Environment

Tools

Bespoke IT Packages

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Swindon

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 per annum

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

The company is looking for a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor who will work with the Commercial team to provide support on control of all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts.

Having operated for over 2 decades they pride themselves on their stellar Health and Safety record, company stability, and the great team environment they've fostered over that time and are looking for someone who's keen to join them on that continued journey.

The role includes offering support to the overall business to allow projects to be safely delivered on time to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also assist the business in providing admin updates to systems and contract accounts for projects to maximize returns and efficiency by working within robust procedures to support the business and Contracts Managers.

The successful candidate will be offered a well-rounded package of employment including access to a Built Environmental HNC qualification. This will be reinforced with a strong working environment and the required support for the variety of work on offer.

About the role:

1. Assist in preparing and issuing contract tenders to clients in a timely fashion.
2. Produce bill of quants/matrix for payment purposes on successful contracts.
3. Client account control by assisting in raising application and reconciling remittances including interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc.
4. Updating Health and Safety documentation for the business and new contract starts including any updates during the contract.
5. Monitor the training required for operatives while updating the business training matrix.
6. Work with suppliers to evaluate material costs in anticipation of procurement.
7. Attend site meetings if required.
8. Involved and understand the fortnightly wage run and responsibilities.
9. Raising quotes and tracking works for any customer care requests from clients.
10. Assisting in the registering of H&S Admin such as harness register, hand over certificates etc.

About you:

The successful candidate is likely to meet most of the following criteria:

1. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, and bespoke packages.
2. Exceptional relationship building skills.
3. Self-motivated and proactive.
4. Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
6. Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally & with our supply chain.
7. Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate and play an active part in the Business.
8. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
9. Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge.

Benefits Include:

1. £18-£22k per year
2. HNC course enrolment
3. 28-day holiday entitlement
4. Possible bonus scheme
5. Pension scheme

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