About the Company:
Our privately owned client who is based in Central London is a leading name within the demolition and civil engineering industry with a group annual turnover in excess of £100M. Their services include asbestos removal, temporary works, demolition, remediation, bulk excavation, piling and basement construction and their strong reputation for successfully finishing challenging projects has been built on delivery and trust.
Our client has an excellent staff retention level which has been gained by constantly focusing on improving standards. They are renowned for looking after their staff, providing them with strong career progression opportunities through their extensive commitment to training and development and with their close management team; they are able to offer a strong family feel to the business.
About the opportunity:
Due to a healthy order book, there is need for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders within the demolition and civil engineering sector. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include:
1. Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and Final Accounts, including all contractual entitlements.
2. Ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms.
3. Assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts.
4. Procurement, negotiation, and placing of sub-contract orders.
5. Assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.
All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience gained whilst working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor in the UK who specialise in demolition, substructure and/or superstructure.
About the benefits and rewards:
For professionals at the right level of experience, our client is offering a strong basic salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience). Additionally, all travel expenses will be covered in addition to the usual benefits associated with a large, successful contractor.
If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further on a confidential basis.
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