Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor On behalf of a highly successful main contractor, we are keen to speak with Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join the team on sites across the Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. The primary function is to provide commercial support the Quantity Surveyors and overall project team on all financial and contractual matters. The Company Successful, cash rich and always moving forward – our client has a well-earned reputation for delivering high quality general contracting schemes, and a loyal client base who give them lots of repeat business. Clients ask them to work on their schemes! As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, the successful candidate will receive ongoing training and development. This is also a great opportunity to work on new build and refurbishment projects across a diverse range of sectors, and up to £60m in value. Duties · Assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts. · Input into the procurement of key trades, working in line with the project procurement strategy · Managing supply chain relationships through building and maintaining strong relationships · Providing financial information for reporting purposes and attending CVR meetings · Visiting sites to undertake measures and re-measures · Assisting in the management and control of variations · Value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract. · Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date Skills and Experience Proven experience of working on new build or refurbishments projects in a similar role Strong numerical and IT skills, especially MS Excel Experience in re-measurement of key trades packages Some awareness of contract conditions Experience of assisting cost control on construction projects Valid UK driving licence