Title: Assistant Quantity SurveyorLocation: Bristol / NewportSalary: £23,000 to £28,000 + packageSector: New Build, Refurbishment £1m - £8mStart Date: AprilThe Company:Our client is a successful main contractor with an established reputation within the South West and South Wales markets across sectors.

Typical projects are across apartments/residential, education and Commercial sectors.Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Role:A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for assisting in the day to day commercial aspects of new build projects working closely with a Senior QS.

Typical duties & responsibilities: * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. * Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.

* Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. * Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.

* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. * Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. * To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.

* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. * Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. * Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Person * You will have at least 12 months experience with either a national or regional construction business * Demonstrable experience of working on residential projects beneficial * Keen to progress a long term career as QS * Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things * A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

* Commutable to Bristol and Newport areasThe Reward: * Competitive salary * Company benefits package * Varied and unique projects across sectors * Continued local work within the South West / South Wales areaPlease contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)