Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team . As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Commercial department.

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Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.
Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements, including attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
Set up and regularly review with the Site Management team the Mticks tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment.
Diligently use the systems and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
Assist the commercial team in the management of aged debt.
Assist with collation of data to maintain database information.
Attend departmental/project meetings as required.
Deal with queries/requisitions from site managers.
Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other departments.
Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act.
Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.
More about the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role…

Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.
Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements, including attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
Set up and regularly review with the Site Management team the Mticks tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment.
Diligently use the systems and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
Assist the commercial team in the management of aged debt.
Assist with collation of data to maintain database information.
Attend departmental/project meetings as required.
Deal with queries/requisitions from site managers.
Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other departments.
Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act.
Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.
Assist with producing high level and detailed cost plans to assist Land department with bidding on potential sites, including measurement of items outside of standard build costs.
Regularly conduct site visits.

Desirable -

HND/or Degree in Construction
Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or,
Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
At least 12 months experience working within a residential house builder