Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a subcontractor operating in the new build housing sector to be based in the Northamptonshire area.

Role:
Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Northamptonshire
Salary:
Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Package

About your new company:

A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist subcontractor operating in the new building housing sector.

Duties for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

* Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations.

* Preparing and negotiating final accounts.

* Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly.

* Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets.

* Visit live sites to ensure works are running correctly.

* Document control.

* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

* Negotiating costs and prices.

* Attending on-site meetings.

* Producing cost value reconciliations.

* Ensure contract cash flow is maintained.

* Preparing turnover and profit forecasts.

Requirements for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

* HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent

* 2-3 years experience within subcontracting ideally in the new build housing sector.

* A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations

* A good knowledge or construction methods and materials

* Strong mathematical and IT ability

* Good understanding of standard measurement rules

* Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

* Ability to assess and analyse information

* Good business sense

* Good understanding of budget management

* Negotiating and networking skills

* Excellent communications skills

* Able to work under pressure and accept criticism of work

* Good team working skills

* Accurate with an eye for detail

* A methodical approach

* Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require