Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Northampton

• Competitive salary
  
  
• Car allowance
  
  
• 2 bonus’s
  
  
• 25 days holiday
  
  
• Mileage to site and back
  
  
• Pension
  
  On behalf of a leading main contractor in the Northampton area, we are keen to speak with Assistant Quantity Surveyors who would like to the opportunity to work on some Northampton's landmark buildings with a supportive and highly successful employer.
  
  Our Clients construction projects offer a diverse range of work including pharmaceutical, healthcare, education, automotive and commercial sectors with project values up to £80m.
  
  This is a site-based role, working as part of the wider project team to deliver budget, programme and quality. Therefore a collaborative approach and a full UK driving license is essential.
  
  Assistant Quantity Surveyor
  
  As part of the project delivery team on a multi-million pound refurbishment / fit out scheme, the successful candidate will work closely with the wider team to deliver first class commercial support through communication, teamwork and accurate financial reporting.
  
  As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, the successful candidate will receive ongoing training and development. This is also a great opportunity to progress your career with a sustainable business.
  
  Duties will include.
  
  
• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts.
  
  
• Input into the procurement of key trades, working in line with the project procurement strategy.
  
  
• Managing supply chain relationships through building and maintaining strong relationships
  
  
• Providing financial information for reporting purposes and attending CVR meetings
  
  
• Visiting sites to undertake measures and re-measures
  
  
• Assisting in the management and control of variations
  
  
• Value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.
  
  
• Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
  
  About You
  
  
• Proven experience of working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
  
  
• Candidates from main contractor, subcontractor, civil engineering, and consultancy backgrounds are invited to apply
  Some experience of procuring trade packages
  Strong numerical and IT skills, especially MS Excel
  Experience in re-measurement of key trades packages
  Valid UK driving license
  
  
• Some form of construction qualification
  
  In Return, you will receive:
  
  
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus scheme.
  
  
• Excellent progression opportunity, evidence of which can be seen throughout the business.
  
  
• The opportunity to join a company that values its people, teamwork and collaborative approach to working