Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Basildon - Essex Pay rate £17.36 Job type: Temp to Perm Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm Our client, based in Basildon Essex is looking for a confident Assistant Quantity Surveyor. You will be required to assist with the Development and Implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions, contract reporting on delegated projects and work packages. Duties & responsibilities: · Making good quality decisions and understanding the importance of good commercial management and maximising opportunities. · Understanding strategies to enhance the clients offers to its customers. · Contributing to relevant project procurement strategies. · Maximising project cash/value by effective management of subcontracts throughout the development. · Assisting with the production of relevant subcontract and main contract contractual records. · Assist with the monthly payment & certification process. · Carry out site visits as and when required to record progress of works on site. · Assist with external valuations. · Administration of contract records. · Assist in the preparation of subcontract and material orders. Person specification: ·ONC/HNC/BScHons (or working towards a BScHons) in Quantity Surveying or similar. · Strong commercial skills, maximising recovery, cost control and cash management experience. · Good interpersonal skills - ability to work effectively as part of a team. · Proven planning and organisational skills. · Ability to use/understand financial reports and final accounts. This role would be ideal for a junior surveyor, looking for there next career step. Required skills Contractual, Quantity Surveying, Strategies, Surveyor