Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Salary up to £30,000 - £40,000 + 20 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a respected fit-out contractor based near Aldermaston, who is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their business.

The company has been operating for 20 years and has built a reputation for delivering fit-out and refurbishment services to a variety of MoD, Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sector clients with project values ranging from £20k to £5M.

The company is entering a sustained busy period and is searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and will consider anyone with Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Buying experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to take a step up and start to manage their own projects, with the support of a Senior Quantity Surveyor. In this role you will take the lead in pricing and managing projects costs and taking projects through to final accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience and have formal qualification (Degree/HNC/Diploma) in construction or surveying and will demonstrate their ability and eagerness to develop the necessary skills quickly to grow into the role.

The role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

* Assist with compiling and tendering of subcontract and supplier packages.

* Assist with the placing and management of subcontract and supplier order packages.

* Assist with both on-site and drawing based measurement to produce quantities for material ordering and checking of invoices.

* Assist in the preparation of and invoicing of monthly client valuations.

* Assist the commercial department in the daily tasks relative to running of numerous construction projects.

* Assist in the monthly checking of sub-contractor and supplier invoices to ensure agreed costings and rates and issue approval of payment.

* General administration to assist in efficient running of busy commercial department.

* Assist with managing all project costs, taking projects through to final account.

Skills of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

* Be friendly but professionalism is of paramount importance.

* Be able to communicate effectively.

* Well organised and possess a methodical approach.

* Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Dropbox.

* Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.

* An appreciation of commercial awareness.

* Possess enthusiasm and initiative.

On Offer for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

* Salary up to £30,000 - £40,000 (Depending on Experience)

* 20 days holiday.

* Pension scheme.

* Ongoing training and development.

If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment