Assistant Quantity Surveyor Project: £70M Conversion of Historic Hospital into Residential Development Location: Southsea, Portsmouth Salary: £50,000 Car Allowance £5000 Pension 25 Days Holiday Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist property developer with over 40 years of experience in high-end restoration and complex property development. Renowned for transforming some of the UK’s finest period buildings, the company is now seeking a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor on its flagship project — the £70 million redevelopment of the former St James Hospital in Southsea. This landmark project will transform a series of heritage buildings into energy-efficient homes, set in mature parkland and accessed via a tree-lined drive. We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor from a residential or main contracting background who is excited to work on this major development. Key Responsibilities: * Monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring that costs incurred on site have been allowed for within the established budget. * Preparation of quotations in line with the requirements and rates outlined within the contract mechanisms. * Conducting take offs from new revision or instructed drawings to check for entitlement and pricing. * Managing Subcontractor accounts including Applications / Invoices and querying items when required. * Conducting final account meetings for the final payment certificate. * Preparation and presentation of CVR at month end to explain the current commercial position of the project for cost and value and how this compares to the initial tender. * Preparation of budgets for projects based off tenders and Bill of Quantities items by liaising with the Project Manager. * Attended meeting and negotiations regarding submitted quotations, compensation events and early warnings. * Completion and submission of application for payments. * Procurement of specialist subcontractors for various packages. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary up to £50,000 Car Allowance * 25 Days Holiday Pension Scheme * Supportive and friendly working environment * Opportunities for ongoing training and career development * Involvement in a prestigious, high-profile heritage project If you would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment