Job Title | Assistant Quantity Surveyor Hours | 38hrs per week 8.00am to 5pm Mon to Thurs, 8.00am to 3pm Friday Salary | Competitive depending on experience Responsible to | Lead Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities - The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting in the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and helping to compile variations and change orders. - Manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers, and site staff. - Assist in compiling monthly job costing reviews and final accounts. - Assist in the commercial activities of the business and provide support/advice in this regard to the Projects Managers, Lead QS & Snr Management Team as required. - Assist in preparation of monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews. - Follow up monthly valuations ensure payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions. - Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed timeframes. - Assist in processing monthly subcontractor payments. - Assist with the review of Contracts ahead of signing. - Engage Sub-contractors, assist with negotiations, prepare sub-contract documents - Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position Skills, Knowledge and Expertise - Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience. - High standard of organisational and time management skills. - High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). - A keen eye for detail and willing to learn. - Ability to work alone and as part of a team. - Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills. - Excellent attention to detail. - Excellent client engagement skills. - Current UK Driving License. Desirable Criteria - Training/Education Knowledge of Industry Standard Forms of Contract. - Experience in a construction or mechanical environment (placement or degree training) - Experience in financial planning and control of mechanical or construction projects (placement or degree training). Benefits - Full in-house training and career development opportunities. - Competitive pension scheme. - Life assurance scheme. - Health cash plan. - Full access to smart wellbeing platform. - Annual flu vaccine - Free annual health check during working hours. - Annual leave increasing in line with length of service. - Lavish Long service awards - Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee. - Full access to car emergency kit. - Annual Christmas raffle - Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise - Secure, free onsite parking. - Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours