Assistant Quantity Surveyor

On behalf of a highly successful main contractor, we are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team operating out of the Oxfordshire Regional Office and on sites across the surrounding areas.

The primary function is to provide commercial support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and overall project team on all financial and contractual matters, working on a diverse range of JCT and Design and Build projects from 5m to 60m.

As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, our Client offers ongoing training, development and a career progression plan. This is also a great opportunity to work with some of the companies most prestigious Clients.

Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts.
• Input into the procurement of key trades, working in line with the project procurement strategy.
• Managing supply chain relationships through building and maintaining strong relationships
• Providing financial information for reporting purposes and attending CVR meetings
• Undertake on-site measures and re-measures.
• Assisting in the management and control of variations
• Value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.
• Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience of working on new build or refurbishments projects in a similar role
Successful procurement experience
Strong numerical and IT skills, especially MS Excel
Experience in re-measurement of key trades packages
Working knowledge of relevant contract conditions
Experience of assisting cost control on construction projects
Valid UK driving licence

Qualifications

BSc/HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar