Assistant QS

Based in Berkshire for a 3-6 month contract

£180 - £200 per day

Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/ Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant QS is required to assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties.

Responsibilites:

• Assist the procurement process to maximise profit and help ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the Company Policy.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project..
• Work with and develop the Trainee Surveyor on the project if applicable.
• Assist the Bid Team as required.
• Understand the project, our tender offer and review the tender documents.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risks and scopes.
• Assist in the establishment of the first profit and loss forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of sub-contract documentation
• Assist in the accurate measurement of the sub-contractors works
• Ensure records are kept of sub-contractors work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the sub-contractor.
• Prepare sub-contract payment notices for approval in accordance with the local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDC).
• Assist in the sub-contractor appraisal process.
• Produce sub-contract payment for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality.
• Assist in the compilation of specific sub-contractor liabilities and accruals.
• Prepare comprehensive sub-contract comparisons
• Carry out your duties in accordance with the sub-contract and material schedules.
• Carry out your procurement duties in accordance with the commercial policy.
• Keep accurate records of site activities undertaken and events.
• Assist in the production of the monthly commercial reports so that they are produced on time.
• Assist in the production of the back up to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with the company's commercial policy.
• Ensure sub-contract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time.
• Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an on-going basis.
• Minimise waste.
• Be accountable for programme awareness and understanding.
• Develop an understanding of the different programmes types weekly, as-built, construction, target and contract

Qualifications:

• Undertaking an accredited course by the Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical bias is an advantage. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.

Desirable:

• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

If of interest please apply with your most up to date copy of your CV or giving Daniel a call on <phone number removed> .

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