Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: North London

Salary: Up to 40,000 + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

My client is a growing T1 contractor who work on some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clients.

They are currently looking for a talented and motivated individual to join a dynamic team working on an exciting civil engineering project based in North London and offer great support with professional development and further qualifications.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist the Quantity Surveyor in offering commercial expertise to maximise returns, working within established procedures to support the Commercial Manager and Project Managers. you will also be responsible for providing advice, reporting on, and managing all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. This role will support the Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to 40k + Package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• Health cover
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/car allowance
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Annual salary review

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Managing Surveyor with data input and other relevant support tasks.
• Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments, along with the final subcontract account.
• Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors, inviting them to tender, and engage with the supply chain.
• Accurate monthly forecasting of contract financials.
• Ability to challenge resource allocation and costs effectively.
• Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts, including interim/final applications for payment, final accounts, and payments for late monies. Liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.g., engineers, clients) as required.
• Receive, analyse, and assess quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability, etc.
• Notify successful and unsuccessful subcontractors promptly, ensuring timely written communication.
• Prepare bills of quantities/activity schedules for payment purposes.
• Develop cash flow forecasts for both internal and client use.
• Prepare relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager, such as cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
• Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with client engineers and subcontractors as needed.
• Provide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resources.
• Offer feedback to Estimators and Contracts Managers regarding contract pricing, projected profit/loss, pricing omissions, etc.
• Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Full driving licence
• Proficiency in a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke software.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of the construction process.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Negotiation skills, with the ability to apply these internally, externally, and with the supply chain.
• Positive attitude, with the ability to integrate effectively and actively contribute to the construction team.
• Strong organisational abilities and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Eagerness to pursue personal development and stay up-to-date with industry knowledge

Desired:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent, or with relevant experience and knowledge.
• Experience in the water sector
• A broad understanding of the civil engineering industry, with some experience in the water industry.
• CSCS card holder.

If this is of interest, please apply below or get in touch to find out more information.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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