Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Main Contractor, currently experiencing rapid growth and are leading their way in the market.\n\nThe Assistant Quantity Surveyor will proactively support the QS/Senior QS on the successful commercial, financial and contractual control of all elements of the projects. To maximise the company's profitability, protect the companies' legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join this company, to support both their growth and your own.\n\nAn insight to the role:\n\nCompliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives.\nBuild working relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate.\nWork with project team to achieve or exceed budgeted target.\nPlace supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule/ systems and procedures.\nEnsure subcontract orders accurately reflect the main contract requirements and scope of works.\nAccurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.\nEnsure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.\nAssist in the preparation of CVR/Forecast reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.\nManage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects.\nTo work to the Company's Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set. \n\nWe are looking for someone who has:\n\nHND or working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.\nIndustry experience in the role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.\nValid driving licence.
\n\nProven experience of:\n\nProcurement management.\nKnowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.\nRe-measurement.\nFinancial/cost control.\nUp to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry.\nReading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.\nAn understanding of contract law.\nAbility to remain positive and focused at all times.\nDemonstrates an effective system of managing priorities and one's self.\nGood verbal communication and numerical skills.\nPlaying an active role which positively contributed to a team.\nInteracting with site team.\nAbility to work under pressure.\nWorking to deadline.\nBeing organised.\nPost graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager.\nGood level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A Levels. \n\nDesirable:\n\nWorking towards professional membership of MCIOB or RICS.\nAppropriate CSCS card. \n\nThis is a site-based position.\n\nPlease get in touch for more details.\n\nBarker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business