Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Kent
£30K - £35K + package
Repairs & Maintenance
Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
You will be helping to oversee various work streams including social housing decarbonisation projects, cladding and heating projects.
The Role:
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;
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Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
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Set up job files and all necessary records
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Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
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In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
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Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
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Assess and cost variations to contract
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Update and maintain records
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Assist with contract valuations
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Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations
To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
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Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
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Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.
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Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
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Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
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Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
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Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.
If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.