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Assistant QS - Woking, Surrey

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our teams in Suffolk and Surrey. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Commercial department with cost management for assigned projects.

• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in preparation of interim and final accounts.
• Assist in the receipt of payments once interim accounts are certified.
• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in managing day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract procurement ensuring best value.
• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
• Learn the working practices of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
• Assist in gathering information for preparation of compensation events/variations (depending on form of contract).
• Assist in the production of EoT’s and L & E Claims.
• Prepare C47’s and C66’s (SC Payment Notices).
• Develop understanding of programmes and sequencing of construction activities.
• Ability to undertake site measures when required.
• Work closely with operational teams.
• Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Be able to think logically and laterally.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Requirements

    • A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
    • Strong mathematical and IT ability
    • Good understanding of standard measurement rules
    • Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
    • Ability to assess and analyse information
    • Good business sense
    • Good understanding of budget management
    • Negotiating and networking skills
    • Excellent communications skills
    • Able to work under pressure
    • Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
    • Accurate with an eye for detail
    • Behave in line with our values
    • A methodical approach
    • Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
    • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
    Desirable –
    • HND/or Degree in Construction

Benefits

    • Competitive salary DOE
    • Car allowance
    • Agile working possible (dependent on role)
    • 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Holiday Purchase Scheme
    • Private Healthcare
    • Competitive contributory pension scheme
    • Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
    • Training & Development opportunities
    • Volunteer days
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