Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a subcontractor operating in the new build housing sector to be based in the Northamptonshire area.
Role: Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Package
About your new company:
A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist subcontractor operating in the new building housing sector.
Duties for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:
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Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations.
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Preparing and negotiating final accounts.
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Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly.
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Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets.
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Visit live sites to ensure works are running correctly.
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Document control.
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Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
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Negotiating costs and prices.
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Attending on-site meetings.
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Producing cost value reconciliations.
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Ensure contract cash flow is maintained.
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Preparing turnover and profit forecasts.
Requirements for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent
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2-3 years experience within subcontracting ideally in the new build housing sector.
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A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
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A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
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Strong mathematical and IT ability
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Good understanding of standard measurement rules
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Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
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Ability to assess and analyse information
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Good business sense
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Good understanding of budget management
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Negotiating and networking skills
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Excellent communications skills
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Able to work under pressure and accept criticism of work
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Good team working skills
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Accurate with an eye for detail
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A methodical approach
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Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require
