Assistant Quantity Surveyor required to work for Principal Contractor on High Speed Rail London Tunnels Programme.

North West London - Hybrid working arrangements, Minimum 3 days on site.
3 month contract initially - Inside IR35
£300.00 - £375.00 per day inclusive, depending on relevant experince.

Role Brief:
The role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor is to assist in administration and management of
cost and contracts relating to projects. The role may involve all aspects of commercial
responsibility including seeking to minimise cost and enhance value for money whilst
achieving the required standards and quality.
Duties:
Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely
and compliant notices and correspondence.
Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value,
cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and
customer / company policy.
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the
assessment & preparation of payment certificates.

Experience Required:
Recent Relevant QS experience on major projects.
Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree.
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet
development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation
event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts.
Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule
and cost and the use of Earned Value Management.