Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Description:

My clients are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to be based at their regional office in Leeds. My clients projects include housing, extra care & retirement living projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Quantity Surveyor in all relevant commercial and contractual activities associated with schemes and projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist with contract administration of sub-contracts
Help ensure the timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor’s applications and issue payment notifications to sub-contractors
Support the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts
Provide measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required
Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same
Monitor weekly direct labour & plant subcontractor payments
Assist with cost management
Assist with internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations
Work closely with Site Managers to monitor progress and its effect on margin and program
Ensure good quality, accurate records are submitted and maintained on shared drive and Viewpoint
Delay identification/notification/ in tandem with Quantity Surveying line manager
Provide support and guidance to Trainee Quantity Surveyor as required
Build relationships with supply chain, colleagues, client & design team
Experience & Qualifications:

5 GCSE (Grade A-C or 4- 9) or equivalent including Maths and English
HNC or equivalent -essential
Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC, JCT-desirable
CSCS card -desirable
Valid Driving Licence 
We welcome graduate with relevant work experience
On offer is a very attractive salary, car package, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on