Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Projects - Large New Build Industrial / Student Accommodation
Project Locations - Manchester area

The company
A blue chip, award winning company with a solid reputation are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
Projects values - £10 million - £30 million in value

The role
• To assist on commercial control of all allocated projects
• Dealing with a variety of forms of construction such as Concrete Frame, Steel Frame etc
• Supply relevant commercial information/reports to the Project and Senior QS
• Monitor contract compliance against statutory requirements
• Help to develop client relationships
• Attend all commercial meetings internal/external relevant to multiple projects
• Conduct site visits and carrying out surveying duties under supervision
• Updating the Commercial team with the progress of all accounts, both client and sub-contract, through to finalisation.
• Having effective commercial control of all allocated projects, including the provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable,
• More specifically, cost value reconciliations, forecasts, continuous improvement documents, cash flow forecast and the commercial register.
Experience and Skills
• Tier one main contractor experience
• Industrial project experience (ideal but not essential)
• Assist in overseeing and monitoring the production, submission and agreement of final accounts
•Knowledge and protection of contractual status
• JCT D&B Contract knowledge
• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Commercial skills to increase value recovery, ensure cost control and cash management
• Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation.
• Knowledge and understanding of budgets and forecast management.
• Preparation and understanding of CVR s and supplementary financial reports and final accounts.
• Knowledge and understanding of subcontract orders and buying.
• Management and development of direct reports
• Develop client relationships

Salary and Package
Up to £45,000 + company car / allowance
Pension
Holidays
Bonus