Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working)
Permanent
andpound;35-40k + Package

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor for an Assistant QS in Peterborough.

The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior quantity surveyor.

This role would suite an established Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor who has some work experience. It is a hybrid role and will be required to attend the Peterborough office 3 times a week.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments andamp; final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures.
Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment andamp; preparation of payment certificates.
Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost andamp; value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract.
Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report.
Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
Contribute to Value management / value engineering
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract
Leader / Project Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Be proactive in self-development and professional qualification
Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms andamp; options of contracts.
Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management.

Desirable

Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures andamp; controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager.

Qualifications

Essential

Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree, or enrolled on an accredited part-time postgraduate degree with relevant experience.
Desirable

Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES

Please contact Harry Sharrard for more information on 01212005520, or via LinkedIn.