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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Employer
Interaction Recruitment
Location
Market Harborough
Salary
£35000 - £43000/annum
Closing date
1 Dec 2020

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Job Sector
Construction
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) required to support the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Purchasing and Logistics Team in Market Harborough as well as the In-country Construction Delivery Team. The AQS will be responsible to the Commercial Manager and will provide support, advice, report on and have control of all commercial and financial aspects of project(s) and contract(s). The AQS should be flexible but meticulous in their approach and be confident in working independently with very little information and Architects conceptual drawings in order to create budgets for various projects. The role includes offering support to the Country and Operations Manager to allow projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction and enable the Company objectives to be achieved.

The AQS shall communicate, co-ordinate with Business Development and the wider Construction teams and provide all necessary cost information required to deliver successful cost estimates for new international opportunities within the health and primary infrastructure sectors. The AQS will be part of the overall construction delivery team lead by the Director of Construction based out of the Poole office.

Key Responsibilities 
 
Assist the Commercial Manager in all aspects of planning, delivering and managing the commercial functions both in the UK and across overseas projects;

Develop a robust cost estimation process with the Commercial Manager

Provide cost estimates and plans for various new opportunities in line with outline specifications

Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bill of Quantities and schedules in conjunction with the Commercial Manager

Review all cost estimates before they are submitted with Commercial Manager

Analyse and verify cost estimates provided by sub-contractors and identify any anomalies for

reconciliation

Determine the scope of work and contents of project estimates by preparing a list of bid quantities and associated items 
 
Source and provide accurate pricing information for materials, labour, plant and equipment etc. Obtain quotations and be responsible for reviewing, analysing and recommending subcontractors and vendors with the Commercial Manager

Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain

Receive and analyse subcontractor/supplier quotations and costs, liaising with P&L regarding price, proven history, availability etc.

Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner

Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accounts

Produce bills of quantities and activity schedule for payment purposes

Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes

Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people

Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate

Liaise and co-ordinate all commercial activities and actions with the in-country QS Consultant. 
 
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Must be able to work in a busy office and show good time management skills

Enjoy working as part of a team in order to achieve common goals and company objectives

Have experience and be comfortable working with people/partners/stakeholders across all levels

Must be prepared to work to tight deadlines (tender submissions / monthly commercial calendar)

Exceptional relationship building skills, self-motivated, problem solver and proactive commercial and financial awareness and solid understanding of the construction and measurement processes

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral & written negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally and with our supply chain

Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages

Be able to interpret complex and sensitive information and provided confidentiality within the working environment

Be able to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating and all forms of costing documentation and systems

Experience of working with and interpretation of NEC and FIDIC contracts

Ability to assess, review and make recommendation on monthly payment certificates for subcontractors

Be able to call for, receive, evaluate and negotiate sub-contractors offers/quotations.

Ability to challenge resources and costs both internally and externally with subcontractors and/or consultants

Provide support for the Commercial Manager in terms of data input etc. 
 
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar related qualifications

Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience as an Assistant/ Project QS

Have an eye for quality and attention to detail both from a design and cost perspective

Be open and adaptable to new ways of learning and practice applying this within your role

Positive attitude always and the ability to integrate and play an active part within the Construction team and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge

Possess a good sense of humor and willingness to engage with people from other cultures

Strive to be a valued and trusted member of the team 
 
Opportunities for direct progression to Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor for the right candidate

Company

Our consultants and leadership are always accessible and approachable. Whenever you need to reach out, we're here for you. Count on us to be readily available and eager to assist. We are adaptable and tailor our services to meet your requirements. As an independent private business, rest assured that we are committed to making any necessary changes promptly.

Our specialists possess first-hand experience in their respective fields, enabling them to have a deep understanding of the market. They ensure that our clients' objectives, brand, and values are always honoured.

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