Assistant to Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

The role includes offering support to the Project Quantity Surveyor and the Project Manager to allow projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction

Responsibilities of Assistant QS:

• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Preparing and analysing costings for tenders
• Assisting with Procurement
• Cost control
• Writing reports
• Preparing Subcontracts
• Valuing completed work
Assisting in the preparation of client valuations
• Arranging payments to suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting with Change Control management
• Assisting in the preparation of final accounts
• Providing advice and forecasts about costs
• Assisting in compiling Cashflows
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
• Assisting with any Contractual Notices
• Ensuring Collateral Warranties are tracked, issued, executed
• Ensuring latest Insurances are in place for Subcontractors working on Project
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations

Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveyor
1-3 years experience at entry level
Computer literate
Efficient communication skills
Trustworthy with a strong work ethic.