Assistant QS

Your new companyA well-established local main contractor based in the North Kent area seeks an assistant QS with experience to join the commercial team. Working across a mixture of residential, education, care & refurb schemes, projects are typically in the £1 - 5 Mill range, With 4 to 5 live sites running. The role will be based in the head office working closely with an extremely experienced Commercial Director overseeing 1 to 2 schemes with support. This is a newly created role to assist with a gradual expansion off the back of several recent contract awards. The role has excellent potential and will naturally lead into a full surveying role over the coming 12 months.Your new roleAs Assistant QS you will be involved in all aspects of the commercial running of the projects with the support of a commercial director. You will assist with pricing, procurement, managing variations, submitting valuations and being the main commercial liaison for your projects with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an assistant qs with several years' experience in a similar role, ideally with a main contractor. You will have worked on JCT contracts previously and have some form of surveying qualification. This is a permanent role based in the North Kent area. Therefore, you must be comfortable with the commute on a long-term basis.What you'll get in returnA competitive salary within a successful local contractor working within a small but well-established team. This role is also potentially available on a self-employed basis for the right candidate.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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