Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Thurston Group is a growing business that spans three sites in Yorkshire, we’re looking to double our turnover in the next three years and need to build a fantastic team to help us do that. If you’re a team player bursting with initiative and great relationship building skills, we’d love to hear from you for our Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.

You will assist our commercial management team, helping in the necessary departments, visiting sites and taking part in all evaluation exercises.

Working as part of the commercial management team, duties will include:

· Produce and send inquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engage with supply chain

· Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with contracts managers and site agents regarding price, proven history, availability, etc

· Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice

· Preparation and administration of various contract forms to both consultants and contractors

· Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner

· Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accounts

· Produce bill of quantity/activity schedules for payment purposes

· Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes

· Produce relevant monthly reports for head of commercial e.g., cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate

· Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client consultants and subcontractors as required

· Provide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resources

· Preparation and administration of interim valuations, contractors’ claims and settlement of final accounts

· Assisting in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract stages and post contract stages

· Assisting in the preparation of contract variations to review with senior staff

· Assisting in the preparation of contract and dispute advice

· Assisting senior members of staff in their role as pre-construction manager/contracts manager

· Reviewing the cost information prepared by senior staff and identifying any errors for correction

· Responsibility for undertaking financial checks, maintaining financial controls and monitoring costs of schemes against budget

· Undertake analysis of the performance of suppliers and contractors during the contract stage and following contract completion

· Check compliance with contract terms and conditions and legal and regulatory requirements

· Prepare and maintain progress and information charts/documents as required

· Attend any pre-contract, progress and other related meetings

· Comply with Health and Safety requirements, particularly with regards to lone working and ensuring own safety

· Comply with confidentiality and information security policies at all times.

· Provide clear, timely and accurate information, advice and reports to line manager, external clients and the board

· Supporting senior members of the team in the day-to-day management and delivery of projects

· Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required · Follow the company’s quality assurance process on all projects

· Ensure standard documentation is used when presenting any external information

· Attend, contribute and minute meetings (including countrywide and international where necessary)

· Carry out site visits/inspections

· Working across a number of different projects where applicable

· Undertake relevant training as required · Demonstrate effective project management skills in all tasks

· Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies outlined in the staff manual and updated and advised to employees from time to time

· Degree qualified or equivalent, with appropriate experience and knowledge

· Full Clean UK Driving Licence

· Experience of the modular industry (desirable)

· Previous experience in a similar role

· Experience using a range of IT packages including

· Microsoft Office and bespoke packages.

Desirable Experience & Qualification

· A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills:

· Exceptional relationship building skills

· Self -motivated and proactive

· Commercial awareness and understanding of the construction process

· Excellent communication skill

· Negotiation skills with the ability to apply those skills internally, externally and with our supply chain

· Positive attitude with the ability to integrate and play an active part in the construction team

· Acts in the best interests of the company at all times

· Well organised with the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

· Keen to pursue own personal development and maintain up to date knowledge

· Excellent attendance and timekeeping, maintains a professional appearance

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