Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Qs

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant QS role for a South Yorkshire housebuilder

Your new company
A well established housebuilder who prides themselves on the quality of their projects. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of what they do, ensuring all members of staff are treated fairly and respectfully. They work closely with private developers, housing associations, and local authorities and have obtained themselves a reputation for their delivery, quality, and sector knowledge across all housing tenures.
Your new role
- You will assist the Trainee QS in all aspects of the role, and will take the lead on projects.
- You will work closely with other departments within the company and attend meetings to discuss all areas that may have an impact on cost.
- You will help to prepare the construction cost analysis.
- You will help to prepare stage payment schedules to help with the financing of the works.
- Place subcontractor orders - including negotiating the contract sum within the budget.
- Keep the RAMS schedule updated.
- Attend site meetings, subcontractor meetings, project team meetings, and surveying meetings.
What you\'ll need to succeed
- Experience in quantity surveying
- Great mathematical skills and a logical approach to your work
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Effectively manage your own workload to meet set deadlines
- A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages - with the use of Excel at a proficient level being essential
- Ability to learn new computer systems
What you\'ll get in return
- Competitive salary + car allowance / mileage
- 28 days annual leave
- Auto enrolment pension
- Career progression
- Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (1 hour lunch)
- Office and site based with ability to wfh in the future
- Fantastic modern offices, free on site parking
What you need to do now
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