Reference
13961
Sector
Build
Salary
£25,000 to £32,000 Per Annum
Benefits
Car/All+Pension+Health+Family Friendly Benefits
Town/City
Manchester
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
07/12/2021
The Company:
We are working with a leading national contractor whose Manchester Office has created a great reputation for delivering varied and interesting projects for clients based in the North West of England.
They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business and are also members of a number of key public sector, procurement frameworks.
They are cash rich, typically make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect (we know this from personal experience!), staff turnover is incredibly low and their Glassdoor rating is among the best in the industry.
The Role:
They are now in a position to add to their Commercial team due to a recent, new project award and a healthy pipeline of future work due to start on site over the course of early 2022.
Specifically, they have recently secured a technically challenging, new build, £60 Million project based in Central Manchester for an excellent client.
They want to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work in a Commercial team on the project.
You will receive ongoing support from your Project QSs and Senior QSs together with their Commercial Manager and Director.
You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach a successful commercial outcome on the project.
The role will mainly be site based.
General responsibilities will include the following;
Undertake commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.
Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.
Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports.
Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.
Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.
Help with the appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.
To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.
Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.
Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.
You:
They would like to recruit an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has previously been responsible for commercial elements of building projects.
You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England.
You will be familiar with Construction Contracts.
Rewards:
You will receive a generous salary and a benefits package including a bonus scheme that rewards endeavour and family friendly benefits.
You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment who have a really healthy pipeline of work, a very healthy balance sheet who value and support their staff.
The chance to deliver an extremely high profile project in the heart of Manchester.
Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful region of a leading National Construction Group.