Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) - Up to 38,000 plus 4,500 car allowance.

We are working on behalf of a Civils and Infrastructure Contractor who are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, with a background in either civils or groundworks projects, to join their growing commercial department.

Our client is seeking a motivated individual who is keen to develop their skill set and grow within a successful commercial team with a planned career path available. A working knowledge of NEC Contracts is desired.

The role is a hybrid role where you will manage your week across time in the office and time on site, so you must be happy and prepared to travel.

Overview

Responsible for assisting the Project Quantity Surveyor in cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post completion.

Job Role

Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in preparation of interim and final accounts.
Assist in the receipt of payments once interim accounts are certified.
Assist in the production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVP) reports.
Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in managing day to day commercial and contract activities.
Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract procurement ensuring best value.
Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
Learn the working practices of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
Assist in gathering information for preparation of compensation events/variations (depending on form of contract).
Develop understanding of programmes and sequencing of construction activities.
Ability to undertake site measures when required.
Work closely with operational teams.
Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and to tight timescales.
Be able to think logically and laterally.
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.