Anderselite are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor, who are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Assistant Quantity Surveyor, based at Bamford with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the purpose of your role As an assistant Quantity Surveyor is to provide Quantity Surveying services and ensure that all contractual and financial entitlements are fulfilled. To provide assistance to Chief, Senior and Quantity Surveyor in day to day running and duties .

Key responsibilities will include:

To work as directed by the Managing Q.S and Quantity Surveyor assisting with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety
Ensure direct labour payments are monitored and reported correctly.
Accurately report withheld, disputed or disallowed costs and assist with resolution of disputes.
Monitor insurance claims including collation of cost information in relation to claims.
Assist with subcontract preparation, measurement of interim & final accounts & support the Quantity Surveyor in relation to disputed subcontract accounts & claims.
Monitor & expedite payments from the client
Ensure contract files and records are maintained and keep up to date.
Assist in preparation of cash forecasts.
Ensure final accounts are prepared timely and accurately.
Ensure financial information for audits is collated and cost assurance processes are followed.
Ensure actual costs are collated in accordance with the respective WBS and all cost base requirements are captured.
To correlate and abstract information from contract records to enable valuation of a) subcontract accounts, b) claims, c) variations.
To assist in preparation of progress application for payment to client
To evaluate subcontractors applications.
To liaise effectively with External clients & subcontractors
To liaise effectively with Internal contract, accounts staff & QS staff
About The Candidate
Essential:

Working/studying towards a formal qualification in quantity surveying
Possess a basic understanding of contractual, financial & quantity surveying skills.
Strong as an Assist Quantity Surveyor
Understanding of NEC Contracts
Desirable:

A knowledge of water/wastewater industry
Experience within a construction background would be advantageous.
Strong interpersonal communication skills ability to work with colleagues whose work will be impacted by your activities.

Please contact Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for more information, via LinkedIn.