Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Warrington Cheshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Claims
Location - Warrington
Salary/Package - £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing construction business delivering major residential and specialist construction projects across the UK.
The business has a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing and major residential developments. Due to continued growth within the commercial function, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their developing claims team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up to QS level or QS looking to convert to Claims QS construction claims.
Working closely with an experienced Senior Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will receive hands-on support and mentoring while developing your knowledge of contractual claims, EOTs, disruption and loss & expense.
The role would suit an Assistant QS who already has a strong commercial foundation and is looking to develop a specialist career within claims.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Senior Claims QS with the preparation of contractual claims
Assisting with Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
Supporting disruption and loss & expense claims
Reviewing project records, programmes, valuations and commercial information
Assisting with analysing project costs and identifying potential entitlement
Gathering supporting information and evidence for claims
Assisting with the preparation of detailed claim submissions
Reviewing contracts and contractual obligations
Working closely with project and commercial teams to obtain relevant information
Supporting negotiations with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
Maintaining accurate commercial and claims documentation
Developing knowledge of contractual mechanisms and claims procedures
Supporting the wider commercial team with project-related commercial matters
Working towards taking greater responsibility for claims as experience develops
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:
Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Main contracting experience would be highly advantageous
Experience working on construction or residential projects
Good understanding of commercial construction processes
Knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and cost control
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
A genuine interest in developing a career within construction claims
Ability to analyse project information and identify relevant evidence
Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous
Ambition to progress towards a Claims QS position
What's on Offer
£35,000 - £45,000 salary
Excellent package
Opportunity to work directly with a Senior Claims QS
Structured development into a specialist Claims QS role
Exposure to EOT, disruption and loss & expense claims
Major residential and construction projects
Long-term career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop a specialist commercial skill set
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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