Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Title:                  Assistant Quantity Surveyor

    

Location:           Dorchester + some remote working 

  

Salary:               £30,000 to £36,000  + car allowance 

  

Sector:              Framework contracts, Maintenance and Refurbishment

  

Start Date:        Immediate 

    
The Company:
Our client is an ambitious and fast growing regional property services main contractor with an established reputation within the England and Wales. The southern region is based from the office in Dorchester covering Dorset.  This region has a large framework contract with Dorset council to deliver a range of  maintenance and refurbishment projects across the region. These will be to housing stock and local authority buildings. 
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the regional  commercial  team.  You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial  aspects of one or more projects.  This position will work closely with QS/SQS support and offers a clear progression path.
Typical duties & responsibilities: 

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.


• Assistant with cost / value reconciliation reports 


• Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.


• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.


• Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.


• Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.


• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.


• To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.


• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.


• Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.


• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Person 

• You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor (1-2 years +) 


• Experience as Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor.


• Demonstrable experience of delivering refurbishment projects or maintenance projects beneficial 


• Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things  


• A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. 


• Commutable to Dorchester WITHOUT relocation 

 

The Reward:

• Competitive salary


• Company car allowance 


• Company benefits package


• Varied and unique projects


• Continued local work within the region

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this,  or any other vacancy (phone number removed)