Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - New Build/Housing – Cheshire Client My client is one of the UK’s leading independent home builders, Currently building more than 500 homes a year in the UK. Role Assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyors with financial management of designated sites / tasks to ensure the company’s targets are achieved Duties Attend the pre-start meeting to gain an overview knowledge of a new development. You should provide input into pre-start meetings / presentations. Assisting the Buyer / Senior Quantity Surveyor with preparation of material / subcontract budgets. Assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of subcontractor enquiries and subsequent tender reports including obtaining the relevant health and safety information from the contractors for approval by the health and safety department. Assist in preparation of contracts for final sign off. Assist with preparation of cost to complete information including external works take-offs. Assist with the preparation of Quantity Surveyor valuations, including plot progress ticksheets and materials on site valuations. Production of weekly subcontract and monthly purchase prelims costs reports. Liaison with Site Manager - Surveyors are to visit site every week to spend time with the Site Manager as well as carry out on site measures. Day to day variations / problems Candidate Experience working with a housing developer Degree in quantity Surveying or something relevant A good understanding of all aspects of surveying and contractual procedures In-depth knowledge of the construction industry Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls Strong personal organisational skills Ability to work alone but also as part of a team within a growing business Competitive salary and package If you want to apply please email me (url removed) (phone number removed)