Key Purpose of Role-Assistant Quantity Surveyor
To assist the Quantity Surveyors to deliver accurate commercial input; concise sub-contract procurement and excellent cost control throughout the life of each development, delivered on time and within budget.
Key Duties / Responsibilities-Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Increase Trade Contractor Base
* Assist Quantity Surveyor to identify New Trade Contractor Partners; meet and help explain the company culture, ‘Labour Only and ‘all-risk packaging where applicable.
* Assist in obtaining prices on standard and non-standard house types.
* Assist to improve relationships with existing Trade Contractors.
‘All-Risk’ Procurement
* Assist Quantity Surveyor with tendering for ‘all-risk’ Road, Sewers and Plot works; assist in negotiate of best value packages and present for approval.
Labour Only Contractors
* Assist with measurement ‘Take-Off’s’ for all Brickwork and Joinery labour works.
* Assist the checking of labour only variations, prior to processing / payment.
New Site Starts
* Assist the Quantity Surveyor with the compiling of site start budgets.
* Assist in creating subcontract tender comparisons.
* Assist the site Quantity Surveyor in compiling accurate costs to complete valuations.
* Assist agreeing variations and in good cost control processes.
Qualifications
ONC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience.
HNC (desirable).
Experience
Construction industry experience – preferably house building environment.
Key knowledge and skills
Ability to work remotely.
Good communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Excellent level of numeracy.
Ability to read and understand specifications and working architectural drawings.
Good time management skills.
Commercial awareness.
Personal attributes
Highly motivated and resilient.
What we offer:
Competive Salary
Car or Car Allowance
Annual Bonus
25 Days Holiday
Life Assurance