Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Reporting & Cost Control

Prepare and update cost value reconciliation information for allocated sections of projects

Assist with preparing and submitting interim valuations and applications for payment

Monitor costs against budget for allocated work areas and report identified variances

Assist with project forecasting by compiling accurate and timely cost and value information

Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records

Procurement & Subcontract Management

Support procurement activities, including issuing enquiries, analysing quotations and preparing tender comparisons

Assess subcontractor applications for payment, including measurement and verification under appropriate supervision

Support administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts

Assist with preparation of subcontractor and project final accounts

Contract & Change Management

Identify, measure and record change events and variations

Develop understanding of relevant contract terms, notices and commercial obligations

Maintain appropriate records to support variations and contractual entitlement

Identify commercial risks, issues and opportunities and escalate them appropriately

Project & Stakeholder Support

Liaise with project teams to support accurate measurement and reporting of project progress

Build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers

Support Commercial colleagues with delivery of project priorities

Communicate commercial information clearly and accurately

Development & Compliance

Develop knowledge of construction methods, commercial processes and relevant forms of construction contract

Apply company procedures, governance requirements and commercial standards

Take ownership of personal development and professional progression

Progress towards independent management of defined commercial activities

Decision Authority

Makes day-to-day decisions within clearly defined activities and agreed parameters

Recommends valuations, variations and subcontract account positions for review

Identifies and escalates commercial risks and matters outside delegated authority

Does not make material contractual commitments without appropriate approval

Key Measures of Success

Accuracy and reliability of cost reporting and valuations

Timely administration of subcontractor accounts and payments

Quality and completeness of commercial records

Effective identification and escalation of commercial risks

Progression towards independent commercial delivery

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

Experience required

• Relevant experience within a construction or project environment

• Developing understanding of commercial processes, procurement and subcontract administration

• Experience supporting cost reporting, valuation or measurement activities is desirable

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• Working towards relevant professional accreditation is desirable