Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist in commercial management, cost forecasting and subcontract coordination for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontract management
• cost reporting
• cash flow
• profitability
• variation orders
• tender process

Tasks

-Ensure that subcontracts are placed in an appropriate manner to step down approporiate responsibilities from the Main Contract. -Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed -Ensure that each subcontractor's account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and condititions -Maintain a Personal Development Plan -Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner -Implement commercial strategy -Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company reporting process. -With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value -Monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner, whilst controlling WIP levels and requesting support as necessary to minimise -In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s) they support and develop an appropriate commercial strategy to enable delivery of required margins. -Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner -Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.

Requirements

• network rail
• nec 3/4
• schedule rates
• bsc qs
• chartership
• supply chain

What You Bring

-Experience of collating costs and maximising value -Experience of Network Rail Contract Suite -An organised, innovative and creative Assistant Quantity Surveyor with knowledge and experience of working on projects. -Experience of procuring and managing supply chain -Working towards professional chartership or similar with a recognised body. -Have experience of using schedule of rates for preparing quotations and applications for payment -Experience of working as a QS, including the need to support with financial and commercial control within a project -Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard -BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience -Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed -Experience of working as part of a team -Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills -Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills -Experience of NEC 3 and/or 4 -Working towards professional accreditation

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Benefits

-Enhanced parental leave -Competitive Salary with yearly increase -Professional and Educational development -Employer pension -Flexible and remote working -26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more) -Travel expenses

About John Sisk & Son Ltd

-Specializes in delivering large-scale projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure. -Completes landmark projects in transportation, utilities, and energy with a reputation for innovation and quality. -Expands expertise to both public and private sector projects, from high-rise buildings to complex infrastructure works. -Delivers projects globally across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. -Builds a legacy of excellence, securing repeat business from high-profile clients. -Showcases challenging projects, innovation in engineering, and sustainable construction practices.

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