Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: London Package: £35,000 - £45,000 plus car allowance Skilled Careers are working with a Main Contractor who have an impressive turnover of £400m and due to an incredible amount of work winning they are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor would be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a New Build Residential project which is valued at Circa £50m. Duties Working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a New Build Residential Project based in London. Generally ensures that all matters in relation to the tender are understood, including contract terms and conditions and payment terms Assists in the preparation of nominated/named subcontract documentation as necessary and in accordance with established procedures and utilising the appropriate forms Measures subcontractors work where appropriate, maintaining proper records, marked up drawings etc. and completes payment certificates in accordance with the pre-agreed payment terms, liaising with Site Manager and Contract Manager in respect of quality of work, dayworks etc. Ensure that necessary insurances/tax certificates/VAT information and subcontracts are returned prior to first payment Prepares and agrees subcontract final accounts Releases retentions as appropriate in liaison with Line Manager Fully monitors all costs for the project including preliminaries, subcontract and materials Liaises with Accounts department in respect of cost accruals Prepares / Assists with  monthly cost value reconciliations (VC1) making appropriate provision for costs anticipated to completion Discusses with Managing Surveyor the extent of provisions within the VC1 Liaises with the Plant Manager and Contract Manager/Site Manager in respect of materials and plant costs, ensuring that detailed reconciliations are undertaken where a substantial value of materials is involved Reports current cost situation at monthly contract review meeting including identifying any areas of concern Assists with and/or prepares cash flow/turnover projections and updates as necessary On a monthly basis (or otherwise as agreed) prepare or assist in preparation of  applications for payment in liaison with the Client’s representative to include a projected final account figure As the project progresses, values and agrees payment in respect of variations On completion, prepares and agrees draft final account for final approval of the Surveying Director Monitors any non-receipt of payments from the Client Ensures that Contracts Management and, as applicable, the Site Agent are kept informed of the financial position in respect of both cost and value Provides financial service in respect of management decisions throughout the project Assists the the Team with the preparation of contractual claims where appropriate, liaising closely with the Managing Surveyor.  Attend regular internal/external project meetings Attend regular subcontractor meetings Attends appropriate course of further education Requirements BSc In Quantity Surveying or Equivalent Construction Qualification(s). Experience in working on JCT D&B Forms of Main Contract and Subcontract. Previous Experience in Residential Construction. Main Contract Organisation preferred but similar Developer background considered   Previous Experience in Procuring Subcontract Packages; through entire process through to Order. Previous Experience Managing Subcontract Packages including the issue of Relevant Payment Notices. What is in it for you? £35,000 - £45,000 Car allowance Bonus Clear progression to Quantity Surveyor. Support in further education. This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor. For more information contact Angus on (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed)