Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an assistant surveyor to join our commercial team in Caterham. You will assist with Commercial management of residential housing schemes, with a focus on procurement, payments and day to day running of a project. Ensuring the Company achieves value for money, whilst continuing to deliver 5-star quality housing.
Some of your key responsibilities:
* Be fully conversant and comply with the procedures as set out for the Commercial Department.
* Attend pre-starts with Senior Surveyor and preparation of subcontract orders following sign off.
* Working closely with the project team, with regular site visits to monitor sub-contractor performance and works completed so valuations/applications can be checked for accuracy.
* Ensure invoices/applications received by the sub-contractors are reviewed and approved ready for payment in line with contractual terms using COINS system.
* Review of any variation works with the Senior Surveyor.
* Assist with the preparation and agreement of sub-contract final accounts.
* Assisting with monthly CVR reporting. Good understanding of the build cost process and forecasting throughout the project.
Requirements:
* HNC qualified at least or enrolled in course.
* Approximately 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred, but recent graduate could perform the role.
* Excellent IT skills (good working knowledge of MS excel and spreadsheets)
* Excellent numerical skills and an understanding of financial management.
* Analytical mind and methodical approach.
* Good construction knowledge.
* Experience of Coins desirable, but not essential.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive package + Car Allowance (With free parking & EV charging at our offices)
* 26 days holiday (increasing with service) with an additional day for your Birthday
* Generous Pension Scheme (Up to 15% total contribution)
* Discretionary Bonus
* Flexible Working, providing you with flexibility around your hours and location
* A range of benefits to support physical & mental wellbeing (including discounted gym membership, EAP programme with mental health support, health cash plan, private healthcare through BUPA, and access to a discount platform)
* Life assurance, providing cover up to 8x your annual salary
* Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year to support with one of our volunteering projects
* Training & development opportunities, with funding towards professional membership