Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Your new company :

One of Scotland's largest privately owned civil engineering contractors. For more than 70 years we have successfully delivered solutions to meet the needs of our clients. In often logistically demanding locations, our experience, expertise and resources - combined with our teamwork approach - have allowed us to build a proven track record in Britain's civil engineering and building infrastructure, a contribution that has taken a variety of forms.

Your new role :

We are looking for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team - Reporting to Senior Surveyors, Contracts Manager and Directors , main duties listed :

Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chainReceive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc.Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely mannerProduce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accountProduce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposesProduce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposesMonitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g. engineers, clients etc.Produce relevant monthly reports for the Managing Surveyors e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate

What the role offers :

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:

Competitive salary; £28k to £35KExcellent profit-sharing bonus scheme;Company car;Generous pension contributions;Opportunities in Personal Development / training.

What you'll need to succeed :

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar;Ideally previous experience in a similar role;Ability to work as part of team;Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility;Attention to detail;Ability to communicate effectively;Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills;IT proficiency;Ability to meet deadlines;Security cleared or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance;Knowledge of basic common law, contract law and standard form conditions of contract;Experience with contract documentation preparation;Ability to manage change control effectively;Experience with contract administration, ensuring contract compliance;Experience with cost forecasting and reporting.

What you need to do now :

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