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Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Bedfordshire
Client:
Maxim Recruitment
Location:
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
073eddfb43ae
Job Views:
84
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Estimator role is to perform budget and cashflow formation by comparing various options relating to the refurbishment and disposal of residential property.
The employer is a developer who operates in the construction, regeneration, and refurbishment of homes UK nationwide.
Working as an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Project Management team and report directly to the Head of Project Management within the organisation.
This is an office-based role, with flexibility to work from home a few times a week and site visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Quantify & cost plan build costs from limited information to support initial project appraisals.
* Appraise land and infill opportunities to deliver fully costed viability studies.
* Work closely with the Design Team to identify risk and ensure adequate provision is made with budget assessments.
* Collaborate with the Sales Team to ensure that the appropriate costs are included within budgets reflecting the desired specification.
* Formulate Final Project Budget, ensuring that tendered costs are interpreted and included where possible, and that adequate provision is made where tendered costs are not available.
* Have a thorough understanding of project scope of works and restrictions imposed by contractual requirements and site conditions.
* Provide guidance on possible risks and openings within a scheme.
* Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labour, and equipment.
* Manage the administration, application, and updating of the Term Contract Schedule of Rates.
* Maintain and update cost base.
* Attend pre-tender meetings and carry out site surveys.
* Establish opportunities/scope to maximise value.
* Assist in the management and preparation of all required specification and contractual documentation for tendering/negotiation of the refurbishment works.
Desired Skills and Experience
* 2-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Estimator, Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar in the construction industry, preferably within the residential sector.
* Understanding and ability to take quantities from technical drawings and form a concise budget.
* Ability to price from first principles.
* Competency in assessing contract documents and contract requirements.
* Proficiency with numbers and capability to manipulate mathematical data.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.
* Organised and methodical approach to work.
* IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Qualification to Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or other construction-related field would be beneficial, but not essential.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This employer is a leading and highly experienced developer and owner of privately rented housing in the UK. Their portfolio of homes extends to over 40,000 units and ranges from one-bedroom apartments to large family homes.
They offer employees a dynamic working environment, generous salaries, and good career progression.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Generous salary up to £40k negotiable based on experience.
* Life assurance.
* Pension.
* 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
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