Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A busy house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work closely with their commercial on housing developments across the North West.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will proactively support the commercial team on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects. Duties and responsibilities to include:

Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
Change management control
Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
Assist the SQS with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work
Assisting the SQS over contractual issues and take action as required
Measure progress, assist in submitting valuations, final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner
Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices
Assist in completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation projects
Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
Logical and auditable collation of supporting financial documentation
Attend project and company related meetings
Ensure the company is neither compromise nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change

Skills and experience required for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ONC/HNC/Degree in Construction/Quantity Surveying
You must be well organised with high attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills and organisation
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work to high degree of accuracy
Strong IT skills
Experience using COINS preferred but not essential

What's on offer?

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Share schemes

If you are interested in the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role and would like to have a confidential chat please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) or apply via the link