We are currently recruiting for a Permanent Assistant Quantity Surveyor for our client who are based in Chelmsford.
As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working closely with a Quantity Surveyor to support with purchasing and administrative tasks related to specific projects.
Responsibilities:
* Procurement of building materials (from schedules), bracketry & metalwork (from drawings) – tendering, following up to receive quotes on time, analysing quotes, discussing with the QS, tracking against budgets, negotiating with suppliers, drafting and placing purchase orders.
* Update these packages on the procurement schedule (Excel), and track and remind for upcoming releases.
* Follow up with suppliers to ensure lead times are maintained and delivered on.
* Maintain a materials management schedule (Excel) to track materials from point of order through to confirmed arrival on site, including locations, dates, orders, delivery notes, pallet/stillage references, photos, etc.
* Deal with reactive procurement issues e.g. missing materials, & site requests in coordination with the team.
* Coordinate with the project team throughout the above tasks.
* Assist QS with pricing of variations – obtaining quotes from suppliers, etc.
* Assist QS with monthly application and vesting processes.
* Conduct budgeting exercises in advance of the release of final design, and monitor budgets as we progress on site, e.g. plant, building materials, forecasting costs to go.
* High attention to detail.
* Organised, diligent, and with a good sense of initiative.
* A good listener and a clear communicator.
* Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
* Good financial and numeracy management skills.
* High level of IT literacy.
* Some experience in the construction industry – ideally at least a year of experience in a similar role.
This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
If you feel that you have all of the skills and attributes for this role, please apply today.
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