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EQUANS are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to be based in Newcastle. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.
General Overview
To proactively support the commercial team on the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial/financial and contractual elements of the designated projects in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract, and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of weekly / monthly applications and valuations and also procuring and valuing sub-contractors' accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time, and monitored.
What Will You Deliver
- To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on several live projects or projects at pre-construction phase.
- Preparation of accurate monthly application for payment.
- To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures.
- Sub-contract procurement and commercial management.
- Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts.
- Change management control.
- Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration.
- Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities.
- To support the QS in the management of the day-to-day cost control, monitoring and reporting.
- Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification, and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout.
- Assist the QS with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work.
- Assisting the QS over contractual issues and taking action as required.
- Manage and control accrued income levels through regular invoicing within agreed timescales.
- Measure progress, assist in submitting valuations, final accounts, and retention release, and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner.
- Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices in line with the HGCRA.
- Assist in completing a monthly cost/valuation report and cash flow for the designation projects
- Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases.
- Logical and auditable collation of supporting financial documentation.
- Attend project and company-related meetings.
- Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement.
- Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation.
What Can We Offer You
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Pension Scheme
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Who Are We Looking For
- Pre or Post graduate experience within a surveying position
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Good level of numeracy.
- IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.
