What's the Opportunity
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We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor wishing to progress their career in a supportive environment to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success in the Leeds office and across our business nationwide. You will work closely with senior members team supporting the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects with the value ranging from £1m to in excess of £20m.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
Assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects
Building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
Assist with the preparation of cost estimates
Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals
Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation and reporting of tenders
Attending and being actively involved in client and contractor meetings
Advise upon contract terms and the preparation of building contract documentation
Agreement of monthly valuations
Preparation of monthly cost reports
Valuing and agreeing post contract variations
Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts
Develop skills that will enable you to provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of a project
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course
Working towards MRICS status, or a desire to commence
Experience using Microsoft Office software
Experience of relevant QS Software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc…is desirable
Good communication skills
Experience in report writing
We are looking for a team worker, who is outgoing, proactive, and personable. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating commercial awareness and exhibiting the ability to complete projects to agreed timelines.
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