Job Description
Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Durham
Offer: £35,000 to £40,000 + company car or car allowance + bonus + contributory pension scheme + life cover + healthcare benefits + great career prospects
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main residential developer in Durham reporting to the Senior QS.
The primary purpose of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is to manage all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with legal and quality assurance requirements.
The opportunity also promises excellent career prospects with no glass ceilings to your own development and a competitive salary & package.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, some of your key duties and responsibilities will include:
* Contributing to the management of legal and contractual issues to ensure profitability while adhering to company guidelines.
* Conducting studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs, ensuring costs are established and controlled to keep projects on track.
* Appointing and retaining subcontractors, including sourcing and negotiating contracts, to ensure the necessary resources are in place.
* Managing subcontractor performance to ensure projects meet quality standards, stay within budget, and are completed on time.
* Collaborating with other departments to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
* Producing accurate valuation reports and management information to support informed business decisions.
* Promoting health, safety, and environmental standards in line with company policies.
Assistant Quantity Surveyors considering applying will need the following experience:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with experience within the house building industry or experience with a sub-contractor coming from a groundworks background.
* Solid understanding of HSE building regulations and legal requirements.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
* Familiarity with balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and business plans.
* Experience with COINs is beneficial
* Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying
Alongside fantastic opportunities for career progression, my client is also exciting project. You can also expect a generous salary and package that includes:
* Starting salary of £35,000 to £40,000
* Company car or car allowance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life cover
* Healthcare benefits
* Bonus potential
If you're a Trainee Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting step up in your career or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking at where you can take your career next, get in touch with Sam Mulcahy at Gold Group today on 01342 330 573.
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