Assistant Quantity Surveyor - #1726934

Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 + package (depending on experience) Sector: Refurbishment - Student Accommodation Start Date: ASAP The Company:Our client is a major developer both in the transformation of space within the Student Accommodation sector. The contractor delivers refurbishment and some construction projects often renewing or converting student accommodation. Typicall projects are between £200k and £9million. Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Role:A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the regional team based in Bristol. This position will report to a Senior QS and offers excellent progression within a fast group

Typical duties & responsibilities:

• Assist in creating scope of works
• Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
• Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
• Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
• Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
• Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
• To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
• Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Person

• You will have at least 2 years experience as AQS
• Demonstrable experience of working for main contractors is vital
• Experience on building and refurbishment projects
• Commutable to the central Bristol area
• Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
• A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique projects across sectors
• Continued local work within the South West region

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