Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Ferrybridge initially then either in the Yorkshire or North East (Office/Site Based)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 30- 35k per annum, plus comprehensive benefits package

Randstad is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) to work for a Civils company in the North East or Yorkshire on a permanent basis. The first project is in Ferrybridge, Brotherton.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who possesses solid experience within a Civils environment. You will be integral to the successful financial management of our projects, ensuring maximum profitability and robust financial control from project inception to final account.

• Cost Control & Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, cost forecasts, and monitoring project budgets.
• Procurement: Support the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, analyzing sub-contractor bids, and drafting sub-contract orders.
• Valuations & Payments: Conduct site measures, prepare and submit interim valuations, and process sub-contractor applications for payment.
• Change Management: Assist in the identification, valuation, and agreement of variations (Compensation Events/EWNs).
• Final Accounts: Support the Quantity Surveyor in the negotiation and settlement of final accounts with both clients and sub-contractors.
• Risk Management: Identify and flag potential commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager.

• Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the last 2-4 years.
• Crucial experience working for on Civils projects.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND or Degree).
• Sound knowledge of common forms of contract (e.g., JCT and NEC).
• Exceptional IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Assistant Quantity Surveyor, please send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle Office.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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