Contract Administrator/Assistant Qs

ASSISTANT QS - Due to continued growth our client is currently recruiting for an experienced and dynamic Assistant QS to join our client, a property services and solutions company based in Birmingham.

The Project

As the successful candidate, you will be working on a £40m local authority contract.
You will assist the Managing Quantity Surveyor supporting the delivery of a large capital works programme, where our client is responsible for enhancements to properties, including: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Gas Boilers, Doors, Windows and Roofs, which will involve engaging with tenants and offering support to the Site Team in their duties.

Key duties and responsibilities:
• Assisting with ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations.
• Working closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met.
• Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers. • Assisting and supporting in accurately valuing, certifying and issuing payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangement.
• Helping to ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Helping to complete cost value comparison reports that accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection.
• Assisting with identifying any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions.

Essential And Desirable Criteria

Essential criteria:
• Demonstrable experience working as a Contract Administrator/Assistant QS
• Excellent numeracy and organisation skills
• QS degree or equivalent training
• Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating and communication skills
• Experience of Management Accounts
Desired criteria:
• Previous experience of domestic property capital works
• Experience of working for a social housing client
• Knowledge of NHF SOR codes

Personal Qualities

A balance of skills and experience is key to our client but just as important to them are your values and behaviours. Our client is are looking for people to join their team aligned to their values which are: loyal & united, honest & trustworthy, take responsibility, be proud, and listen & act. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join their team, and become a great ambassador of the business.

About The Company

This is a company who are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. They strongly believe that this passion has allowed them the success they have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business:  values are at the centre of every activity they undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that a sustained future and a trusted brand in their respective markets.

If this role is of interest, APPLY NOW or contact Tom Herriotts on (phone number removed) directly.