Job Title | Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Birmingham Office – 6100 Knights Court, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, B37 7WY
Hours: 38hrs per week; 8.00am to 5pm Mon to Thurs, 8.00am to 3pm Friday
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to: Lead Quantity Surveyor
We are an industry leader within the UK Building Sector with a turnover in excess of £60 million and are on a growth trajectory as we continue to expand in new markets. As such we are hiring for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
On our Projects within the Decarbonisation Sector, we assume the role of the Main Contractor, meaning we have control of all elements of the build:
* Civils,
* Construction,
* Building Fabric,
* Solar,
* M&E, etc.
We are a Market leader in the design and integration of commercial scale decarbonisation solutions for the public and private sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. We are recognised as the contractor of choice, with a large portfolio of successfully delivered projects nationwide.
We have a high-performing culture as we strive to become the supplier of choice for carbon reduction and offsite prefabricated MEP solutions across the UK, ROI and Europe. We are a team led by our values:
* Client Focus
* Teamwork
* Respect
* Integrity
* Progressive
* Trust
When you join our team, you have genuine career opportunities to grow with us on projects built from solid client relationships with a strong support network throughout the company.
Key Responsibilities
* The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting in the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and helping to compile variations and change orders.
* Manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers, and site staff.
* Assist in compiling monthly job costing reviews and final accounts.
* Assist in the commercial activities of the business and provide support/advice in this regard to the Projects Managers, Lead QS & Snr Management Team as required.
* Assist in preparation of monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews.
* Follow up monthly valuations ensure payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.
* Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed timeframes.
* Assist in processing monthly subcontractor payments.
* Assist with the review of Contracts ahead of signing.
* Engage Sub-contractors, assist with negotiations, prepare sub-contract documents.
* Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
* High standard of organisational and time management skills.
* High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
* A keen eye for detail and willing to learn.
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
* Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent client engagement skills.
* Current UK Driving License.
Desirable Criteria
* Training/Education Knowledge of Industry Standard Forms of Contract.
* Experience in a construction or mechanical environment (placement or degree training).
* Experience in financial planning and control of mechanical or construction projects (placement or degree training).
Benefits
* Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
* Annual flu vaccine.
* Free annual health check during working hours.
* Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
* Lavish Long service awards.
* Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
* Full access to car emergency kit.
* Annual Christmas raffle.
* Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise.
* Secure, free onsite parking.
* Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours.
* Free Tea & Coffee.
* Friendly and supportive working environment.
About Alternative Heat
With over 17 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK and Ireland.
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