Assistant Quantity Surveyor

First Military Recruitment

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 3 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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JB417: Assistant Quantity SurveyorSalary: £35,000 - £50,000Location: LondonOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of one of our clients.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:

Measure and assess the work undertaken by site operatives. This includes measuring on site, from directly employed timesheets, management daily diaries and subcontractor applications.
Keep detailed records of all delay events and accurate dates of as-built works to assess with the commercial manager to establish delays.
Submit detailed, accurate and timely progress reports to QS & Site/Contracts Manager to assist in valuations.
Have a clear understanding and knowledge of the construction programme.
Have a clear understanding and knowledge of the works being carried out including the detailed scope of works.
Work closely with site based and visiting Site/Contracts Managers.
To work between major/large projects splitting working hours as required based on Branch Manager direction.
Receive and action instruction transmittals via intranet systems.
Credit control responsibilities. Ensure payments are received when the contract states.
Ensuing cash collection of all monthly outstanding debt and ensuring forecasted payments arrived on time to ensure debt days are monitored.
Produce sub contract agreements and assess and process payments.
Gather information including material prices, quantities and labour resources required to price variations.
Complete cost to completes and CVRs.
Submit detailed monthly applications.
Assist and complete internal financial reports.
Keep up to date records of the latest design changes.
Any other commercial tasks that are required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must hold CSCS in order to access site visits.
Ideally a minimum of 2 years QS experience or A degree in QS, Construction Management or a related course is preferable but not essential yet must be willing to work towards the required qualification.
Incumbents need to be articulate, numerate and demonstrate competence in:
Sites measures and drawing take offs.
Specifications and technical knowledge.
Product knowledge.
Health & safety awareness.
Contractual awareness.

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000Location: London