Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Protech Site Services are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team of one of the UK’s largest residential high-end developers.  

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working to ensure timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.

Responsibilities

• The identification & procurement of suitable sub-contractors.
• The negotiation & appointment of subcontracts within required timescales.
• Providing the cost-data feedback to Divisional Estimating Department.
• Administration & management of the financial aspects of the development.
• Reviewing and forecasting the latest cost estimates and reporting.
• Maintaining relationships with external employers such as Housing Associations undertaking valuations, cash flow forecasts, obtaining warranties, etc.

Skills and experience we’re looking for: 

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor or housebuilder
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work
• Knowledge of the Residential Development market
• Commercially aware with analytical & proactive approach towards problem solving
• Strong ability to negotiate and influence 
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written 
• Confident in managing suppliers whilst negotiating and agreeing contracts 
• Builds excellent working relationships
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• CSCS card 

Desirable requirements:

• Degree or other technical qualification
• Experience in high volume house building
• Experience over qualifications will be considered as we’re open to supporting you with qualifications

Salary – £35k-45K

Benefits: 

• Competitive salaries and bonus schemes
• Company car/allowance
• Share save Scheme
• Private pension 
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 28 days’ annual leave 
• Childcare vouchers
• Retail discounts 

Competitive salary and package available

If interested, please contact Chris on 0208 191 9100 or at [email protected]