Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Full Time/Permanent
Facilities Management (main)
Estates, Property
Engineering, Maintenance
Construction
Estates, Property
Engineering, Maintenance
Construction
£30,000 to £39,999
£32,000 plus benefits
All London
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JN -012021-1997107
14-01-2021 11:51 AM
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As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will provide the commercial support to senior surveying staff on one or a number of projects across London and Home counties to ensure that projects are procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. Therefore complying with all Commercial processes and procedures whilst ensuring a successful project outcome.
Client Details
My client is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the Real Estate and Property sector. The role as Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be based at their head office in Hertfordshire.
Description
As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor the key deliverables in this role are:
Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities.Review the contract terms and conditions to identify any risks or opportunities on the project- Work with the project team and assist with preparation of applications for payment and ensure payment is received in accordance with the contract
- Assist with the production and administration of any subcontract agreements
- Be aware of your role within the commercial team in appointing and managing suppliers in terms of the H&S compliance.Develop knowledge and use of Spreadsheets and other software to present data accurately and in a manner that is easily understood.
- Develop own knowledge and use of wider IT systems applicable to role.
- Utilise CAFM system to commercially manage and monitor the project where applicable.
- Share knowledge and innovative ways of using IT with the wider Commercial/Project team.
- Understand the importance and impact of the production of essential Management information for our clients.
- Assist with the production of the commercial plan, monitoring our compliance and obligations
- Assist in production, distribution and maintenance of all contract records, and internal reporting
- Assist with monitoring and forecasting cost and revenue throughout the project lifecycle
- Contribute to the production of accurate and timely accounts for use in managing the business
- Contribute to the production of accurate and timely project financial forecast
- Develop an understanding of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to all forms of contracts that may be applicable to a Facilities project
- Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including any pricing of variations.
- Develop the ability to identify risks in projects and the utilisation of risk management principles, risk registers and contingencies to minimise the risks
- Develop an ability to procure services and materials in an efficient manner as directed ensuring organisations are capable of carrying out the work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements
- Contribute where appropriate to the resolution of commercial issues.
- Take responsibility for closing out the commercial issues relative to the tasks or packages that you have been assigned.
- Understand the importance of relationships with the client and suppliers and works in a manner that supports this.
- Develop own personal presentation skills by presenting to the commercial/project team where appropriate.
- Attend project or business meetings when appropriate to understand and appreciate different styles of presentation technique.
- Actively manages own self development for example through participation in Professional body activities and attendance at training courses.
- Develop a network on contacts within the business and feedback opportunities and risks to the winning work teams and central departments.
Profile
The successful candidate must have at-least 2 years of experience in a similar roles in the past and the following- They must be able to adapt with different personalities within the team.
- Desired:CICES/RICS.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Strong experience of CAFM systems.
- Prioritisation skills
- A flexible and adaptable approach
- The ability to engage, mentor and coach other team members
- Stakeholder management abilities
- Leadership qualities
- Calm, meticulous and organised
Job Offer
The successful candidate can expect a salary in the region of £32,000 plus benefits along with being able to work in a great office environment and fantastic career progression opportunities.
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