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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Basildon
£40,000 to £50,000
About
I am currently working with a fantastic family-owned company, who are looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who seeks a role that can offer development opportunities and much more.
This role will give the Assistant Quantity exposure in the following areas:
Estimating
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- Prepare cost estimates: Analyse project plans, specifications, and drawings to calculate the cost of materials, labour, equipment, and other expenses.
- Apply estimating software and tools: Utilise industry-standard software and estimating tools to perform take-offs, calculations and generate reports.
- Working in conjunction with the senior Surveyor
Pre-construction:
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- Review and analyse tender documents: Assess the completeness and accuracy of cost information in tender documents provided by contractors.
- Review project budget provided by Estimators. Split into work packages if subcontracting any work.
Construction Phase:
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- Manage variations and change orders: Analyse and price change orders requested by the client or due to unforeseen circumstances, ensuring accurate cost implications and impact on budget.
- Measure and value completed work: Ensure records of completed work are obtained from Operations Support Manager, for applications, variations, analysing outputs, productivity, programme and calculating fair and accurate valuations for interim payments to contractors.
Contract Administration:
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- Set up and Manage subcontractor contracts: Oversee contracts with subcontractors, ensuring adherence to their scope of work, schedule, and budget. Process subcontractor payments.
- Resolve contractual disputes: Assist in resolving contractual issues with subcontractors or suppliers, protecting the company's financial interests.
Requirements:
Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator position.
HND or Degree
Mechanical and electrical back ground preferred but not essential
