Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PA2 Assist; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assistance provider in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to assist with commercial administration and management of live projects. Responsibilities include preparing valuations and managing subcontractor accounts while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and suitable commercial experience in the sector. This role may require travel to various sites and head offices.

Qualifications

• Suitable commercial experience within a similar industry sector.
• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QS with commercial administration on live projects.
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessments.
• Preparation of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts.

Skills

Commercial experience within the industry

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills - MS Office, Excel, Project, Word

Ability to travel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

What will you deliver?

• To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects
• Collate sub-contract procurement information in order to manage subcontract orders, accounts and variation accounts in line with the main contract
• Assist on post-tender internal and external pricing analysis/assessment for sign-off whilst ensuring within budget
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessment to identify these areas and plan for them accordingly to ensure pricing remains on budget without undermining Health and Safety
• Assist with subcontractor selection for new schemes, ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work, and helping to prepare procurement schedules
• Logical and auditable preparation of relevant documentation for valuation, procurement and commercial administration
• Preparation and administration of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts in line with legal obligations
• To support the QS in the management of the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Review of sub-contractor accounts and measure progress to assist in submitting valuations, preparing the submission of application for payments, final accounts, and retention release
• Monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner to ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply chain
• Compile valuations with QS to prepare internal valuations to determine accurate cost reports
• Assist on completing QS documentation (i.e. client invoices) within deadlines
• Assist the QS with contractual issues and take action as required
• Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices
• Ensure the Company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
• Attend internal and external project and Company related meetings as appropriate
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Provide assistance to the finance, accounts, and estimating teams as necessary
• General day to day administrative duties
• Prepared to travel to and from site and/or head offices within various geographical areas

Who are we looking for?

• Suitable commercial experience within a similar industry sector
• Educated to degree level Quantity Surveying
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A confident and adaptable communication style
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good level of numeracy skills
• IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc
• Ability to Travel
• Valid Driving License

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