TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for one of our external clients in Aberdeen.
This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established and award-winning house builder, providing excellent exposure to all commercial aspects of site development. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor, the successful candidate will support the commercial team across quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying, while gaining valuable hands-on experience within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development
* Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
* Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
* Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using Group Tender procedures
* Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
* Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instruction.
* Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to respective RSL's
* Attend all team meetings as required
* General departmental administration
* Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
* Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
* Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
* Ensure compliance with Group IT systems
* Working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
* Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
* Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ
Requirements:
* Studying or recently qualified in surveying
* Must carry a valid CSCS card
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standard
If this role seems of interest, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment on 01670 331846 or send your CV to brooke.nesbit@texorecruitment.co.uk