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.