Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Solutions is currently working with a demolition contractor to help source a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to assist with current company expansion.

About Our Client:

Our Client consists of 3 companies: Civil Engineering / Groundworks, Demolition and Remediation/ Soil Treatment serving medium to large scale client projects throughout the south of England.

About The Role:

My Client is seeking a full-time Assistant Quantity Surveyor at their Head Office between Winchester and Southampton. Due to expansion the Assistant QS will be assisting the companies established commercial team with existing and new contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Playing a role in capturing, managing, and communicating change on the project including producing variation assessments for submission to clients
• Assist with the preparation of cost value reconciliation reporting and forecasting.
• Issue sub-contract enquiries and administration of sub-contractor accounts
• Site visits to produce and obtain site records and assist with commercial activities required on site.
• Produce measures which can be used in applications, valuing variations, and buying materials.
• Assisting in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
• Assisting commercial team with day to day running or projects.
• Understand construction issues, drawings and works.
• Being proactive in self-development and professional qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar position

Requirements:

• Relevant Qualifications or working towards (e.g.ONC/HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
• Relevant experience as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor (3yrs +)
• Proficient computer skills particularly in excel.
• General reasoning ability and ability to take on new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Possess good skill with numbers and strong mathematical ability.
• Ability to gather and analyse information skilfully.
• Good time keeping

Salary and Benefits:

Negotiable salary with 28 days holiday and Car Allowance