Assistant Project Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Immediate need for an Assistant Project Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will play a crucial role in supporting the management of costs and contracts throughout various highway projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development in a fast-paced and challenging environment

You will be an experienced Quantity Surveying professional with a background in highways engineering, projects and contracts.

Paying OUTSIDE IR35

Possibility of going permanent with the company after the 6- 8 week period.
 
Day to day duties will include:
·Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in preparation of interim and final accounts.
·Assist in the receipt of payments once interim accounts are certified.
· Assist in the production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVP) reports.
·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 
 
Key Skills Required:
·Methodical way of thinking
·Excellent problem solving skills
·Good financial and numeracy management skills
·Excellent communication and negotiating skills
·Computer literate
 
If this role is of interest to you or someone you know, please click APPLY NOW or call Jenny Silva on (phone number removed)
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jenny Silva at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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