Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Full job description
V-Recruit
Salary: £46,800 per year
Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Rotherham
V-Recruit are currently working with one of their key Public Sector clients to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work directly under the Principal Quantity Surveyor to provide a full quantity surveying service, provide contract and framework administration and contractual advice on projects, from inception to completion.
This will include the management and control of project budgets and assistance with the management of local authority frameworks responsible for the delivery of multi-million-pound contracts across the Yorkshire and Humber Region.
Other duties to include:
* Ensuring construction contracts are delivered in accordance with the contract and applicable legislation
* Execute payments, notices, instructions and monitor & report final budgets and cash flow
* Provide advice and make recommendations on QS and Framework matters to colleagues and clients, including reporting and attendance at Management and Committee meetings across the region.
* Help to implement procurement strategy for constructionrelated services, ensuring that standing orders and financial regulations are strictly observed in the preparation and implementation of all projects
* Providing procurement strategy & advice to both internal and external clients ensuring best practice & best value
* Liaise with consultants, technical staff and all stakeholders as required to provide a properly coordinated service to clients, including promotion & marketing of services to develop external client base
* Assist with the management, coordination, and promotion of construction frameworks, including assisting with the development of a marketing strategy to increase external client base and generate income.
* Assist in the review, monitoring & implementation of standard procedures considering legislative changes, performance measures and operations practices.
* Assist and support in the management & monitoring of the commercial budget including management of fees, fee allocation, fee claims, performance, and benchmarking.
* Execute payments, notices, instructions and monitor & report financial budgets and cash flow.
* Attend pre/post tender meetings, reviewing tender enquiries including bills of quantities, estimating, tendering and assessment, and negotiation of variations and claims.
Essential Criteria
* Significant experience within a QS role, including knowledge & experience in legal & statutory regulations associated with the role
* Significant working knowledge & experience in the production of contract documents, advising on suitable contract options, preparation of bills of quantities, analysing tenders and appointing contractors, as well as cost monitoring and obtaining necessary approvals from clients
* Extensive experience in contract administration and contract management, including handling contractors remeasurement, interim and final account payments
* Experienced in the production of cost estimates, cost plans & insurance valuations
* Significant knowledge & experience in various forms of building contracts, especially NEC
* Competent in the assessment of cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids against the programme and reviewing project progress, then presenting data as appropriate
* Proven experience in contract and cost negotiation, settlement, and compliance
* The ability to utilise a range of ICT systems and applications
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience of working in a Government or Public Sector environment is advantageous
* Experience on assisting in the management of a construction framework is advantageous
* Knowledge & experience in CDM Regulations 2015
It would be desirable to have a Level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying alongside a considerable breadth and depth of knowledge across the area/range of areas, although we will consider candidates who have the equivalent knowledge gained through work experience. Ideally, you will be working towards a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline such as MRICS or MCIOB accreditation.
Role Specifics
Negotiable depending on experience, up to £46,800 per annum
Excellent benefits including generous annual leave package and flexible working arrangements
This is a Permanent role, directly employed by our client.
Start date immediate/as soon as possible
To Apply
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