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Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in all relevant commercial and contractual activities associated with schemes and projects.
Key accountabilities
- Assist with contract administration of sub-contracts
- Help ensure the timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor’s applications and issue payment notifications to sub-contractors
- Support the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts
- Provide measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required
- Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same
- Monitor weekly direct labour & subcontractor payments
- Assist with cost management
- Assist with internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations
- Work closely with the operations team to monitor progress and its effect on margin and program
- Ensure good quality, accurate records are submitted and maintained on shared drive and Viewpoint
- Build relationships with supply chain, colleagues and client
- Act as part of a team to deliver activities that support operational objectives
It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.
General responsibilities
The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities. This is a transitional role towards being a fully independent Quantity Surveyor.
To demonstrate Esh Values and behaviours (Care, Trust, Integrity, Respect, Working Together) towards all colleagues, clients, third parties and the supply chain.
Key measures & targets
- Accurate monthly forecasting
- Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar
- Awareness delay/disruption and loss/expense identification
About you
Qualifications & experience
- 5 GCSE (Grade A-C or 4- 9) or equivalent including Maths and English
- HNC or equivalent - essential
- Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC, JCT - desirable
CSCS card - desirable - Valid Driving Licence
- We welcome graduates with relevant work experience
Personal skills
- Proactive - keeps people informed of progress
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Good relationship building skills
- Negotiation skills – ability to apply skills internally, externally and with our supply chain
- Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
- Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
