Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) - Up to £38,000 plus £4,500 car allowance.

We are working on behalf of a Civils and Infrastructure Contractor who are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with a background in either civils or groundworks projects, to join their growing commercial department.

Our client is seeking a motivated individual who is keen to develop their skill set and grow within a successful commercial team with a planned career path available. A working knowledge of NEC Contracts is desired.

The role is a hybrid role where you will manage your week across time in the office and time on site, so you must be happy and prepared to travel.

Overview

* Responsible for assisting the Project Quantity Surveyor in cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post completion.

Job Role

* Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in preparation of interim and final accounts.

* Assist in the receipt of payments once interim accounts are certified.

* Assist in the production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVP) reports.

* Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in managing day to day commercial and contract activities.

* Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract procurement ensuring best value.

* Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract valuations and final accounts.

* Learn the working practices of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.

* Assist in gathering information for preparation of compensation events/variations (depending on form of contract).

* Develop understanding of programmes and sequencing of construction activities.

* Ability to undertake site measures when required.

* Work closely with operational teams.

* Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and to tight timescales.

* Be able to think logically and laterally.

* Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills