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Base pay range
£37,098 - £39,051 per year
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35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 17:00pm
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction team covering projects in the West Midlands. This role sits within the wider Development Construction department and plays a pivotal part in assisting the management of the commercial administration of regional capital construction projects to meet the needs of Sanctuary and the wider community. Responsibilities include assisting Senior Quantity Surveyor with tendering construction projects, negotiating contract terms with contractors, compiling contract documents and administering on site construction contracts for the Group’s ongoing Development programme within a geographical region.
The ideal candidate will have the ability and knowledge to work reasonably independently, but under the guidance of senior staff, and have good experience working in the construction industry, ideally on new build residential projects. The ability to build relationships with both contractors and internal stakeholders in the Development team is vital.
The role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor will include:
* Supporting Senior Quantity Surveyors in quantity surveying tasks on construction projects
* Completing administration duties in relation to capital projects ensuring the needs are met
* Ensuring all legislative and regulatory requirements are met for development and reinvestment capital activities
* Communicate effectively and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
* Ensuring all projects and works are delivered to a high quality, safe, compliant and environmentally sustainable standard
Skills and experiences:
* To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to AssocRIC, MRICS CIOB, Degree, HND or HNC in Surveying or Construction, or currently undertaking the qualifications. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
* Recent experience in a building and surveying environment
* Experience of providing administrative support in a commercially focused housing and/or contracting business
* Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads
* Some experience of project management and supporting the effective delivery of projects
* Understanding of managing commercial administration for construction projects
* Working knowledge of legislation and current practices
* Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving license is essential
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
Why work for us?
One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
* 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
* A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Voluntary health plans
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
* Effective 1st April role salary is £31,503 with an additional policy allowance of £5,595 per annum (rising to £33,161 with an additional policy allowance of £5,889 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
Industries
Non-profit Organizations, Construction, and Building Construction
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