Quantity Surveying Assistant
We are currently seeking a recent Construction Graduate to join our team and assist in the provision of quantity surveying & buying services under the guidance of our Managing Quantity Surveyor.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a dynamic Construction / Civil Engineering environment, working with a highly committed and experienced team.
The successful candidate will have at least one year's experience, be willing to learn and improve, and capable of being flexible with their skill set.
The ideal candidate should have experience within the Main Contracting or Civil Engineering sector, but this is not essential as training will be provided.
Benefits of this role include the ability to work on a wide range of projects, developing your skills and knowledge in quantity surveying and procurement advice, and contributing to tender evaluation and reporting.
You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our Managing Quantity Surveyor, gaining valuable experience and insights into contract administration and cost control procedures, interim valuations, and final account preparation.
The role involves a variety of tasks, including estimating and cost planning, procurement advice, tender document preparation, and contract administration and cost control. You will also be responsible for providing guidance on procurement strategies and assisting in the preparation of tender documents, tender evaluations, and reporting.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work independently, and be comfortable using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office and specialist construction software.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about quantity surveying and construction, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role.
Key Tasks and Duties:
* Estimating and Cost Planning: Collaborate on estimating and cost planning activities.
* Procurement Advice: Provide guidance on procurement strategies.
* Tender Document Preparation: Assist in the preparation of tender documents.
* Tender Reporting: Contribute to tender evaluation and reporting.
* Contract Administration and Cost Control: Support in contract administration and cost control procedures.
* Interim Valuations: Assist in the preparation of interim valuations.
* Cost Reporting: Contribute to comprehensive cost reporting.
* Final Account Preparation: Assist in the preparation of final accounts.
* Contract and Dispute Advice: Offer advice on contract-related matters and dispute resolution.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* At least one year's experience in a related field.
* Willingness to learn and improve.
* Flexible skill set.
* Experience within the Main Contracting or Civil Engineering sector (desirable).
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects.
* Develop skills and knowledge in quantity surveying and procurement advice.
* Contribute to tender evaluation and reporting.