Assistant Quantity Surveyor Full Time

Role:

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be expected to assist the lead surveyor with the commercial responsibilities on the project from procurement to final account. They will be expected to be able to procure numerous packages and manage subcontractor accounts as well as aide the lead QS with cost reporting and external valuations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Be involved and influence design and package reviews
• Prepare subcontractor tender enquiries, analysing, selecting appropriate subcontractors, and finalising and forming of subcontract orders.
• Manage various subcontractors accounts including valuations of works and variations.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors & consultants as required. Engage, represent & promote the company in a positive & professional light
• Involvement with establishing, implement and adhere to Commercial Plans
• Support the commercial team as required. Carry out the following under supervision:
• Prepare tenders – measure, put into packages, analyse
• Prepare variations/valuations
• Prepare Final Accounts
• Site measurement
• Attend site/subcontractor meetings
• Be Commercially Inquisitive- learn
• Develop a greater commercially awareness
• Be involved & understand the project risk/opportunity schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports
• Cash management
• Be aware & assist to ensure timely applications/payments & good cash management
• Attend and Complete selected training & education route
• At all times act in a suitable & professional manner

Qualifications & Experience

• Have or working to a surveying degree / HNC

• Experience working in the construction industry as a trainee / assistant QS

Skills

• Organised

• Self-motivated

• Good communication skills

• Ambitious

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Able to travel to different work locations where required