Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will provide support for the commercial management of projects for internal and external clients. In this role you will be responsible to the Department Senior QS or Commercial Manager. This will include, but not limited to, the following duties: Be aware and understand the companies Health and Safety procedures, Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies; Preparing bills of quantities and re-measure works; Procurement of sub-contractors in-line with the agreed project procurement strategy; Managing costs on a wide variety of projects; Undertaking costs value analysis including cost value reporting; Price up variations and obtain agreement with clients; Valuing works as they progress and agreeing final accounts; Compile programme based cost to complete / project budgets; Identify and support the management of project risks and opportunities; Provide commercial advice to the site team as and when required; Develop awareness of the different building contracts in current use; Preparing and analysing costings for tenders; Assist with the preparation of contractual claims You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so, you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times. You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with some supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work