Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A leading housing contractor, have a requirement for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team overseeing new build housing developments in the North West region.

Reporting to a Senior Quantity surveyor you will be assisting in the day to day financial and cost control on housing developments from conception through to completion including subcontractor final accounts, recovery/discharge on all retentions.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Assisting in project cost control procedures in particular, re-measurement of the works/variations, inventories of stocks and evaluation of the interim/Final Account.
Assisting in and obtaining an understanding of effective management of cash, including careful administration of allocated sub-contractor accounts as directed by SQS, at all times cognisant of the need to cultivate effective/longstanding relationships and promote dispute avoidance.
Assisting the SQS as required, in the Subcontract Final Account process.
Assisting in the compilation and/or maintenance of sub-contract database/details, e.g. CIS/Insurances, etc.
Attending, observing and participating as required with other members of the project team, internal and external, in such as progress meetings, etc.
Evidence a suitable knowledge of/ensure compliance with the Company's policies and procedures in respect of Health, Safety, the Environment, LIMS, I.T. and Human Resources
Form and develop relationships with the client and Design Team.
Form and develop relationships with supply chain

Skills and experience required:

The successful candidate will ideally hold a formal qualification in a relevant subject, with 1-2 years previous quantity surveying experience within the construction industry.

Client-driven, with strong decision making and communication skills
Ability to prioritise work against tight deadlines and sometimes conflicting priorities
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well within a team

What's on offer?

Salary between £28-£33k (dependant on experience)
Choice of company car or car allowance (salary sacrifice option available)
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme

If you are interested in joining a company that will promote your development and career progression, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece, or apply via the link provided.