Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Vistry Partnerships - Our Story: Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live. As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible. In a Nutshell: As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will assist the commercial delivery of residential development schemes in the North East Region. You will assist the Surveying department with cost management for development and contracting projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts. You will have worked in a similar level role for a main contractor or developer within the region, and you will ideally be working towards a BSc in Surveying along with membership of a recognised construction body (CIOB, RICS). What we would like from you: Key Responsibilities - Attend the site pre-start meeting to understand the construction issue drawings with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor. Assist with the compiling of tender packages for all sub-contract trades. Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels. Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend sub-contract pre-order meetings. Liaise with Build Department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions Assist with the production of sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. To liaise with the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements. Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider. Where necessary, assist in determining a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the BMS and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations. Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Assists with the certifying of retention releases on completion of the project. Assist with the preparation and agreement of sub-contract final accounts. Maintaining necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and to allow others to do likewise in accordance with the Business Management System Assist with maintaining final account schedules. Attend departmental meetings as required. Deal with queries from colleagues. Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other regions. Competencies - Candidates must be prepared to complete an HNC/HND and degree course as part of their employment Should ideally have worked at a similar level within a Construction Organisation for at least two/three years. Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail Behave in line with our values A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require The Good Stuff: Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us. Some of our key benefits include… Competitive salary and package 28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days Private Healthcare Sharesave scheme Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant) Support with a professional membership Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships). With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK. We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders