Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 package (depending on experience) Sector: Refurbishment, New build, interiors Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a growing and busy contractor originally specialising in Drylining and interiors but recently branching out in to construction and developments. Projects are fast paced and varied and within the Greater Bristol area. Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the regional team based in Bristol. This position will report to a Senior QS and offers excellent progression within the group Typical duties & responsibilities: * Assist in creating scope of works * Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. * Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. * Ensure subcontract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. * Maintain control of subcontractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. * Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. * To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. * Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports monthly accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. * Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast. Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Person * You will have at least 3 years’ experience as AQS * Demonstrable experience of working for main contractors is vital * Experience on building and refurbishment projects * Commutable to the central Bristol area * Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things * A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Reward: * Competitive salary * Company benefits package * Varied and unique projects across sectors * Progression opportunity * Continued local work within the area Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy