Assistant Quantity Surveyor (School, Suffolk)

About the Role:

The current site for this vacancy is located in Sudbury Suffolk therefore travel will be required ideally 2/3 days a week.
This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, start time 8am to 5pm with flexibility by agreement.

Duties of the Role:

• Provide support to line manager
• Take financial control of section of project
• Support other members of the team to achieve successful project delivery
• Aspire to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance
• Tackle difficult issues early by promoting early resolution to problems
• Ensure accurate, real time reporting where required.
• Achieve project targets whilst maintaining client and supply chain relationships
• To assist with Sub Contractor Procurement, Subcontract orders and general Contract Administration ensuring these are completed to the necessary deadlines.
• Collate and keep up to date tracking documents such as the subcontract procurement schedule, collateral warranty tracker and the like at the direction of the Project Surveyor.
• Ensure the Regional and Company procedures are fulfilled in relation to the processing of Sub Contractor Payments
• Gain understanding and experience of the form of Main Contract, the Amendments and Contract Documents

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• To have main contractor experience and a track record of procurement and subcontractor management.
• Good organisational skills
• Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or similar approved
• Ability to work under pressure
• Performance against project budgets
• Knowledge of clients and team members roles and responsibilities
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Must be willing to adapt to business requirements

In return we offer:

• Lodging expenses paid for
• 25 days holiday per year
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Training & Development Opportunities