Assistant QS/Quantity Surveyor - London

Title: Assistant QS/Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Hours: 8am - 5pm (40 hours)
Salary: Competitive + Pension

Must hold CSCS in order to access site visits.

Ideally a minimum of 2 years QS experience or A degree in QS, Construction Management or a related course is preferable but not essential yet must be willing to work towards the required qualification.

REPORTS TO:

• Branch Manager and Area Commercial Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measure and assess the work undertaken by site operatives. This includes measuring on site,
  from directly employed timesheets, management daily diaries and subcontractor applications.
• Keep detailed records of all delay events and accurate dates of as-built works to assess with the
  commercial manager to establish delays
• Submit detailed, accurate and timely progress reports to QS & Site/Contracts manager to assist
  in valuations.
• Have a clear understanding and knowledge of the construction programme
• Have a clear understanding and knowledge of the works being carried out including the detailed
  scope of works.
• Work closely with Site based and visiting site/contracts managers
• To work between major/large projects splitting working hours as required based on Branch
  Manager direction
• Receive and action instruction transmittals via intranet systems such as Conject
• Credit control responsibilities. Ensure payments are received when the contract states.
• Produce sub contract agreements and assess and process payments.
• Gather information including material prices, quantities and labour resources required to price
  variations.
• Complete cost to completes and CVRs.
• Submit detailed monthly applications
• Assist and complete internal financial reports.
• Keep up to date records of the latest design changes.
• Any other commercial tasks that are required.
• Ensuing cash collection of all monthly outstanding debt and ensuring forecasted
  payments arrived on time to ensure debt days are monitored.

AUTHORITY LIMITS:

• To be reviewed annually

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF POSITION HOLDER

Incumbents need to be articulate, numerate and demonstrate competence in:

• Sites measures and drawing take offs
• Specifications and technical knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Health & Safety awareness
• Contractual awareness
• Qualification in Construction and Built Environment

Applicants should forward their CV to Claire Nettleford, HR & Training Administrator at . Please quote the job reference detailed above.

Briggs Amasco Ltd are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.