Role Overview
In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and assist in the commercial delivery of residential development schemes. Your responsibilities will include cost management for development and contracting projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts. This is a key role, and the ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role for a main contractor or developer in the region.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 days with service
* 2 Volunteering days per year
* Private medical insurance (employee paid)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with additional benefits
What we expect from you...
* Behave in line with our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
* HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or equivalent
* Good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
* Knowledge of construction methods and materials
* Strong mathematical and IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel
* Understanding of standard measurement rules and budget management
* Ability to analyze information and demonstrate good business sense
* Negotiating, networking, and communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure and accept feedback
* Teamworking skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
* Methodical approach and willingness to work extra hours when needed
Desirable qualifications
* HND or Degree in Construction
* Membership or working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Building
* Knowledge of COINS systems and working towards being a chartered member of CIPS
More about the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role...
* Attend site pre-start meetings with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor
* Assist in preparing tender packages and analyzing tenders
* Issue and manage sub-contract orders, liaising with build department on performance and compliance
* Provide forecast and site budget information, assist in cost control and reporting
* Process invoices and applications for payments, manage variations and final accounts
* Maintain project administration and safety standards
* Participate in meetings, communicate with colleagues, and ensure safety policies are followed
About us...
We build more than homes; we’re creating Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work collaboratively with our brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes, and are committed to sustainability and excellence in customer satisfaction. Join us in making Vistry.
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