FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. They arelooking to strengthen our Commercial team with an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ,based at Peterborough with hybrid working available. Benefits as an Assistant Quantity surveyor: A competitive salary Hybrid Working(Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Assistant Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities: Assist the programme area Estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to Alliance Procurement system and Cost Base Work closely with the Cost Manager, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Delivery Manager in preparing Subcontracts and procurement strategies and ensuring they reflect agreed scope Produce accurate live forecasting, considering the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure / cost breakdown structure Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations Provide reports on actual costs vs. estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, highlight, challenge & resolve variance tolatest plans Assist the Cost Manager in ensuring that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements: To join us for this development opportunity, youll be currently studying for, or have completed, a Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline and have a passion for pursuing a career in a commercial based role With excellent IT skills (specifically Excel), youll be open to and able to communicate with a wide range of audiences Acting as a proactive team member, youll have strong organisational and prioritising skills to underpin your enthusiasm and thirst to learn to make a positive impact If you are looking for a fantastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor, then click on the 'apply now button. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you havent heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers