Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,022 per annum
Working Hours:40 hours per week
Working Pattern:Monday to Friday/Hybrid
Location:London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don'tmeet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

You will proactively support the QS / Senior QS on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects in order to control and maximise the company's profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of monthly applications and valuations and also procuring and valuing sub-contractors accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

About you

We are looking for someone with

• .Repairs and Commercial Awareness
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An analytical approach to work
• High numeracy and problem-solving skills

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

• To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
• To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
• Compile valuations with QS
• Prepare internal valuations to determine accurate cost reports
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
• Change management control
• Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
• To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout Assist the QS with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work
• Assisting the QS over contractual issues and take action as required
• Measure progress, assist in submitting valuations, final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner
• Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices in line with the HGCRA
• Assist in completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation projects
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Logical and auditable collation of supporting financial documentation
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Ensure the company is neither compromise nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
• To supervise with all staff, clients, consultants and residents in a professional manner
• Assist in ensuring company with Health & Safety
• Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times
• Be responsible for your safety and others around you
• Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
• Assisting the development and training of trainee surveyors
• Maintaining and developing professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
• Any other reasonable management request
• Management of all aspects of repairs and commercial delivery and contractual performance in line with contractual commitments, and agreed company & client protocols, time frames, budget & cash flow.
• Ensure compliancy and adherence to, but not limited to, health & safety regulations, Riverside standard operating procedures & values, quality assurance accreditations. Demonstrate, maintain and monitor the company's commitment to best practice with legislation, codes of practice & good working practices relevant to all work activities
• Management of direct labour resources and supply chain, identifying opportunities to increase productivity and demonstrate savings, working with the group Procurement Team to maximise the benefit of national procurement agreements and new innovation.
• Adherence to and completion of company & client reporting protocols within required timescales.
• Cultivate a positive, customer focused culture that is instilled and promoted across all work. Ensure this is actively demonstrated by staff in a professional approach to communicating with all stakeholders, through appearance of sites, company ID, condition of vehicles and the maintenance of high health & safety standards.
• Ensure attainment of high levels of satisfaction with performance delivery and that contractual KPI targets are achieved in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
• Manage employees' performance, coach and develop individual in their roles. Protect all company assets supplied, ensuring applicable HR Policies & Procedures are followed, with assets maintained in a good condition, as per company protocols and report/s made to Manager where damages occur.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with Riverside representatives, service users and local communities, managing client expectation, attending meetings where required, and assisting in business development activities and the preparation of bids.
• Undertake any other duties required by the company, provide back up to other Managers to cover any absences and attend formal and informal company & client meetings as required.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Repairs and Commercial Awareness
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An analytical approach to work
• High numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and build strong working relationships
• Good IT Skills
• General Understanding of the following
• JCT Forms of contract
• NHF Schedule of rates
• Profit and loss accounts
• Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme

Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.