Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Leicester

Role Overview:In a Nutshell…We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assist the commercial delivery of residential development schemes. Assist the Surveying department with cost management for development and contracting projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceAgile working possibleUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance – 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityHNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalentA good understanding or building regulations and legal obligationsA good knowledge or construction methods and materialsStrong mathematical and IT abilityGood understanding of standard measurement rulesStrong Microsoft Excel knowledge Ability to assess and analyse informationGood understanding of budget managementExcellent communications skillsAble to perform under pressureAccurate with an eye for detailDesirable…HND/or Degree in ConstructionMember of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membershipCOINS systems management knowledgeMore about the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role…Attend the site pre-start meeting to understand the construction issue drawings with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor.Assist with the compiling of tender packages for all sub-contract trades.Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements.  Attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.Liaise with Build Department on sub-contractors’ performance and compliance with order conditions.Assist with the production of sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation.To liaise with the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business’s reporting requirements.Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager.Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.Where necessary, assist in determining a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect.Diligently use the BMS and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations.Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.Assist with the certifying of retention releases on completion of the project.Assist with the preparation and agreement of sub-contract final accounts.Maintaining necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and to allow others to do likewise in accordance with the Business Management System.Assist with maintaining final account schedules.Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.#LI-KM1Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation Detail: Penman House, 1 Penman way,Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1SY