Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Permanent

Quantity Surveying and Estimating

Bishops Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Details

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham

Role 
We are recruiting for Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the North, working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

Key Responsibilities 
  • Support the commercial team
  • Carry out the following under supervision:
    • Prepare tenders – measure, put into packages, analyse
    • Prepare variations/valuations
    • Prepare Final Accounts
    • Prepare s/c valuations
    • Attend site client meetings
    • Prepare client quotations/Estimates
  • Liaise with site management
  • Take responsibility for:
    • Maintaining site records, control documents
    • Measuring progress on site
  • Consider Risk & opportunity
  • CVR
    • Assist as required for larger value works
    • Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS
  • Cash management
    • Timely application/invoices inline with client schedule
  • Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy
  • At all times act in a suitable & professional manner
  • Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts
  • Involvement but no responsibility for:
    • Negotiation with subcontractors
    • Interpretation of contract law
Experience & Skills 
  • Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools
  • Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data
  • Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
  • Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications
  • Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
  • Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Required Qualifications/Training
  • Completed or currently undertaking a qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/HNC Upwards)
  • Preferable to be studying towards Chartership
At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.