Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Residential Developer for a project in Croydon:

Company
They are an efficient, progressive and design-led property development company, with a reputation for creating outstanding and award-winning homes, in and around the capital.
Incorporated in February 1999, we have since become well recognised for our attention to quality and detail, as well as our focused approach to customer care.


Key Tasks
- Carry out tasks as instructed by members of the quantity surveying team such as measurements for valuations
- Assist in the management of the contract cost reporting system
- Assist with sub-contract tender processes and support the preparation of sub-contract documentation
- Prepare payment certificates for sub-contract work
- Assist with the valuation of variations
- Assist with the preparation of interim applications for payment
- Assist with the preparation of valuations and claims, ensuring that they are supported by relevant records
- Identify potential risk and opportunities and escalate these as appropriate

Person Specification
Experience
At least 3 years working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Qualifications
- Degree or working towards a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management

Skills
- Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports for conveying complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships
- Ability to work in a team
- Effective negotiation skills
- Numerical and data analysis skills
- Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
- IT skills and the ability to learn new software packages
- Resilience, determination and the ability to work well under pressure
- Good commercial awareness
- Practical, logical and methodical approach to work
- Attention to detail
- Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.



Knowledge
- Awareness of the tendering process
- Awareness of the various forms of contract used across the industry
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial management of construction projects and the construction process in general
- Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles
- Awareness of the requirements to provide and obtain insurance, bonds and warranties

The Role
- Working on an existing project in Croydon
- Value £25 Million
- Design & Build
- New Build residential scheme consisting of 120 units
- Reporting to project based Senior QS
- Role will be based on site in Croydon







For further information about this position please apply.