Assistant quantity surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Survey required for privately owned construction and engineering company operating a wide range of projects within the healthcare sector across the UK

The successful candidate will work alongside the project quantity surveyor and the wider commercial team ensuring the overall commercial processes of the company are adhered to with a view to maximise profit and recover variation costs wherever possible.

Salary is dependent on the skills and experience of the applicant

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Working with project quantity surveyors to ensure sub-contract tender packages are issued correctly and in line with the contract conditions and company policy and undertake evaluation of the tender returns

Attend pre and post contract meetings, internally and externally

Produce comprehensive subcontract orders, manage their return and completion with accurate records taken

Assisting where required with external valuations ensuring they are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract

Assisting with the cash management of projects, by minimising costs and maximising value through proactive analysis

Conduct negotiations with suppliers/sub-contractors regarding pricing and final accounts

Assisting with the completion of monthly cost report in line with the Commercial/ Accounts calendar

Assisting with external valuation submitted to the client

Production and issue of client invoice where required

Evaluation of subcontract applications and submission of relevant payment and payless notices

If interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV highlighting relevant experience