Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Great benefits

My client delivers facilities maintenance services and project works to the Ministry of Defence and commercial clients at multiple sites in the South West and South East.

They are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Commercial offer to join their team with experience in construction/facilities management to drive Financial Excellence and Client Satisfaction.

Main Duties of the role:

• Analysis of requirements and production of contract life cycle cost plan
• Provide support and clarification to stakeholders in relation to contract queries
• Produce comprehensive quotations
• Control all aspects of project or contract cost management
• Engage with supply chain and conduct procurement, including framework contracts
• Understand the implications of H&S regulations and industry requirements
• Authorisation of supply chain invoices and settling accounts
• Carry out invoicing and applications as appropriate
• Pricing billable works and agreeing variations
• Produce cash flow forecasts as necessary
• Maintain and contribute to robust commercial procedures
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
• Maintain & develop a knowledge of industry developments and practices
• Building & maintaining effective working relations with other departments

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Industry relevant qualification
• Commercial experience in a construction or maintenance environment
• Management of project costs
• Knowledge of facilities management processes
• Working relationships with clients and supply chain
• Microsoft Office software - Excel knowledge and skill are a must
• Estimating and SoR’s
• M ad E experience

Desirable Qualifications:

• Formal Quantity Surveying qualification
• IACCM/WCC Practitioner
• CIPS or equivalent
• CIWFM
• RICS Accreditation

They offer:

• 37 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays.
• Option to Buy/Sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Employee rewards platform with discounts on shopping, leisure activities and utilities.
• Employee assistance program offering free counselling sessions and employee well being portal
• Cycle to Work scheme.