Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist QS with procurement, cost monitoring, and subcontract management on large residential project.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontract docs
• tendering
• cost reporting
• design coordination
• procurement
• payments

Tasks

-Preparation of reports as required. -Countersigning site instructions. -Monitoring changes so as to continuously identify the status of costs. -Preparing subcontract documentation. -Subcontract tendering. -To establish subcontract sources early in the programme so that they can contribute to the design in terms of value engineering and alternative solutions (early supply chain engagement). -Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post-Tender and Pre-Order Meetings. -Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports. -Agreeing final account with subcontractors. -Sending agreed number of copies of all Contract Drawings and any revised drawings as issued to subcontractors. -Fully completing monthly cost reports for approval. -Raising subcontractor payments and ensuring associated notices and documentation are issued in a timely manner. -Liaising with the technical team and design consultants so as to ensure design concepts and proposals are developed in line with the approved budgets and procurement tracker. -Attending subcontractor progress meetings as required. -Attending Design Team Meetings as required. -Ensure procurement of all subcontract elements of the development are completed in accordance with the company requirements and sustainability objectives. -Preparing scope of works and trade packages. -Forecasting value of design variations. -Liaising with all members of the project team, including but not limited to construction, technical, sales, finance, customer service and estate management colleagues. -Preparing selected tender list for approval.

Requirements

• ciob
• rics
• quantity surveying
• leadership
• budgeting
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-Reliable, tolerant, and determined. -Preferably membership of a professional body (CIOB, RICS). -Agreeing variations with subcontractor. -An effective leader, motivator and mentor. -Understanding the approved Budget and package breakdowns. -Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders. -Flexible and reliable. -Ideally Quantity Surveying or Construction degree level educated with industry experience. -Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.

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Benefits

-Private pension plan. -Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. -Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. -Group life assurance. -25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.

About Berkeley Group Plc

-Creating iconic developments across London and the South of England. -Specializes in large-scale regeneration projects blending luxury housing with retail, leisure, and community spaces. -Committed to design excellence, behind landmark residential projects that transform key areas in the UK. -Developments include sustainable features enhancing resident and environmental quality of life. -Flagship projects cater to diverse markets, from first-time buyers to luxury homeowners. -Integrates green spaces and recreational areas, ensuring every development is part of a wider community vision. -Transforms underutilized land into thriving neighborhoods that offer long-term value.

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