Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Company:

We are working with a leading regional contractor whose North West Office has created a great reputation for delivering varied and interesting projects for clients based in the North West of England.

They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat business and they are also members of a number of key procurement frameworks.

Other QSs who have recently met and joined this contractor highlighted how approachable and helpful the Directors and Commercial Managers of this business are and how the processes and procedures the QSs work with are really robust and make the job easier.

The Role:

They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a number of recent, new project awards and a healthy pipeline of future work for 2024 and beyond.
They have recently secured a new build apartment project in central Manchester and they want to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work with a Senior QS on the scheme due to start on site shortly.
You will report in to the Senior QS and have a dedicated Commercial Manager who will provide ongoing support.
You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project.

The role will be largely site based.

General responsibilities will include the following;

Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.
Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.
Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports.
Application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.
Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.
Help with the appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.
To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.
Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.

You:

They would like to recruit an experienced Assistant QS who has previously been responsible for managing subcontract packages on building projects.
You will be based in or be able to commute to their sites in the North West of England (Current schemes are based in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire.
You will be contractually aware with a good understanding of Construction Contracts and ideally hold a Construction qualification.

Rewards:

You will receive a good salary and benefits package that includes a bonus and either a car (such as VW ID3 or similar) or car allowance.
You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work starting on site during 2024.
Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful Construction Group.