Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Roles & Responsibilities:

Mobilisation Phase

Prepare budgets for each project by work packages and cash flow forecast

Identify opportunities for cost savings and profit improvement

Let work packages to achieve agreed KPI's and 'Best Value'

Construction Phase

Check all drawings as they are issued. Report any discrepancies

Value work at agreed dates, apply for and issue relevant payment certificates

Manage all financial aspects of the project including carrying out cost value reconciliations and reporting to the team and senior management any changes from agreed %

Report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, any financial implications of any changes attributable to the client and predicted final account

Report, at least monthly, the financial status of the project to the team and Senior Management at least monthly

Complete the final account and obtain agreement at the earliest opportunity

Close Down Phase

Report on the performance of Sub Contractors and Suppliers

Prepare files for archiving

General

Demonstrate good teamwork

Demonstrate commitment to the team, the job and the client

Demonstrate effective communication

Education & Experience

Microsoft NAV Dynamic - Intermediate (Desirable)

NEC/JCT Contracts - Intermediate (Essential)

Quantity Surveying - Experience (Essential)

Key Competencies

Time Management - Essential

I.T Skills - Essential

Attention to Detail - Essential

Communication Skills - Essential

Organisational and Planning Skills - Essential

Negotiating Skills - Desirable

Construction Knowledge - Desirable

Key Performance Indicators - How to prove that you are doing your job properly (Outputs/Indicators)

Cash Flow - Monthly Reports

Valuations - On time Certification

Final Accounts - Agreement within 6 wekks of practical completion

Financial Statements and Reports - Monthly Commercial Reports

Job Closedown - Signed off by Head of Commercial