This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Quantity Surveyor to develop their career within a renowned and specialised contractor. Working closely with the wider Commercial team and Project Managers, this person will play a crucial role in the financial success of projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Assisting with the preparation of tender documents, procurement schedules, and contract administration.
- Supporting the measurement and valuation of works, including site measurements and preparation of valuations for interim payments.
- Assisting in the preparation of cost reports, variations, and final accounts.
- Contributing to the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
- Supporting the negotiation and agreement of sub-contractor accounts.
- Attending site meetings and contributing to project progress discussions.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project cost records and documentation.
- Assisting with the assessment and submission of claims.
- Collaborating effectively with project teams, clients, and sub-contractors.
- Adhering to company commercial procedures and policies.
What We're Looking For:
- A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Some practical experience within a construction environment (desirable, but not essential for exceptional graduates).
- A strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work.
- A strong desire to learn and develop within the Quantity Surveying profession.
- Full UK driving licence (desirable).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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