Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client has an exciting new position for Assistant QS to join their company to support the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Purchasing and Logistics Team in Market Harborough as well as the In-country Construction Delivery Team. The Assistant QS will be responsible to the Commercial Manager and will provide support, advice, report on and have control of all commercial and financial aspects of project(s) and contract(s). The Assistant QS should be flexible but meticulous in their approach and be confident in working independently with very little information and Architects conceptual drawings in order to create budgets for various projects. The role includes offering support to the Country and Operations Manager to allow projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction and enable the Company objectives to be achieved. The Assistant QS shall communicate, co-ordinate with Business Development and the wider Construction teams and provide all necessary cost information required to deliver successful cost estimates for new international opportunities within the health and primary infrastructure sectors. The Assistant QS will be part of the overall construction delivery team lead by the Director of Construction. Key Responsibilities It is envisaged that the role shall include the following tasks but that these will be matured to meet both the business and project needs, as required: Assist the Commercial Manager in all aspects of planning, delivering and managing the commercial functions both in the UK and across overseas projects; Develop a robust cost estimation process with the Commercial Manager Provide cost estimates and plans for various new opportunities in line with outline specifications Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bill of Quantities and schedules in conjunction with the Commercial Manager Review all cost estimates before they are submitted with Commercial Manager Analyse and verify cost estimates provided by sub-contractors and identify any anomalies for reconciliation Determine the scope of work and contents of project estimates by preparing a list of bid quantities and associated items Source and provide accurate pricing information for materials, labour, plant and equipment etc. Obtain quotations and be responsible for reviewing, analysing and recommending subcontractors and vendors with the Commercial Manager Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain Receive and analyse subcontractor/supplier quotations and costs, liaising with P&L regarding price, proven history, availability etc. Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accounts Produce bills of quantities and activity schedule for payment purposes Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate Liaise and co-ordinate all commercial activities and actions with the in-country QS Consultant. Skills and Experience The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria: Must be able to work in a busy office and show good time management skills Enjoy working as part of a team in order to achieve common goals and company objectives Have experience and be comfortable working with people/partners/stakeholders across all levels Must be prepared to work to tight deadlines (tender submissions / monthly commercial calendar) Exceptional relationship building skills, self-motivated, problem solver and proactive commercial and financial awareness and solid understanding of the construction and measurement processes Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral & written negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally and with our supply chain Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages Be able to interpret complex and sensitive information and provided confidentiality within the working environment Be able to demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating and all forms of costing documentation and systems Experience of working with and interpretation of NEC and FIDIC contracts Ability to assess, review and make recommendation on monthly payment certificates for subcontractors Be able to call for, receive, evaluate and negotiate sub-contractors offers/quotations. Ability to challenge resources and costs both internally and externally with subcontractors and/or consultants Provide support for the Commercial Manager in terms of data input etc. Be able to read, write and speak English fluently Candidate Competences The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar related qualifications Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as an Assistant/ Project QS Have an eye for quality and attention to detail both from a design and cost perspective Be open and adaptable to new ways of learning and practice applying this within your role Positive attitude always and the ability to integrate and play an active part within the Construction team and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge Possess a good sense of humour and willingness to engage with people from other cultures Strive to be a valued and trusted member of the team The place of employment is Market Harborough, UK, although international travel maybe required. Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 per annum, Holidays - 20 days, plus bank holidays, 3-month probationary period . Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with reasonable additional hours when needed Laptop and mobile and progression opportunirty for the right candidate