Orion Group is supporting a Tier 1 contractor seeking to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their experienced team. The role involves learning by assisting the Project Surveyor with the complete financial and contractual control of building projects, including all works executed at the appropriate time.
Duties
* Receiving client brief and assessing scope of works.
* Estimating, preparing bills of quantities and schedules of works for pricing.
* Conducting tender stage sub‑contract and material enquiries.
* Sub‑contract procurement and award, producing sub‑contract agreements and maximising profit via price betterment and main contractor discounts.
* Attending, contributing to and taking minutes of meetings as required.
* Keeping master files of contract correspondence.
* Preparing valuations with clients, agreeing amounts for payment and ensuring invoices are prepared and issued.
* Processing sub‑contract payments (knowledge of Coins would be an advantage).
* Re‑measuring work using site measurement and measurement from drawings.
* Informing sub‑contractors of contract variations.
* Valuing variations.
* Pricing day works.
* Dealing with contractual issues.
* Provision of cost advice to design consultants.
* Assisting with reporting on contract performance via monthly cost/value reconciliations.
* Agreeing client and sub‑contract final accounts.
* Assisting with contract management duties as and when required.
Targets
* Assist in the maximisation of profit on each project.
* Maintain the company profile on quality.
* Ensure standard of service meets the company policy on customer care.
* Successful achievement of BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
Qualifications and Relevant Industrial Experience
* HNC/BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or currently working towards).
* Complimentary relevant industrial experience.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Methodical approach.
* Numerate.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Computer literate including Coins, BIM 360 and Microsoft packages.
* Willingness to learn.
* Full driving license.
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