RMS are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of an exceptional fabrication company based in Evenwood, Co. Durham, offering an exciting new opportunity for a skilled Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Job Details:

Location: Evenwood, County Durham

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Day Shift)

Salary: Up to £35k per annum (DOA)

About the Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for mitigating Commercial and Financial risks on projects via the Contract wherever possible and work with the Project Teams to evaluate, maintain and forecast accurate cost and value for designated elements of projects by means of measurement, estimation, calculation, administration, contract (and subcontract) interpretation and negotiation.

• Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements.
• Preparing accurate take off material quantities from drawings.
• Follow procedures to ensure proper allocation of job cost.
• Pricing of contract variations.
• Preparing subcontractor payment certificates, calculation and allocation of subcontractor payments and updating spreadsheets accordingly.
• Assist in the control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities.
• Issue of subcontract enquires, comparison of quotes, undertake negotiations and placing of comprehensive orders.
• Contribute to the formulation of monthly financial reports.
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with main contractor QS.
• Cash flow forecasting across all contracts to project company turnover.
• Liaising with estimating, design, purchasing and contracts team to ensure any changes and potential cost overspends are identified as soon as practicable, ensuring costs are recovered and future overspends are avoided wherever possible.
• Working with the Commercial Manager to provide cost control and reporting on individual contracts, as well as overview and cost management of all contracts.
• Supervision and training of assistant/trainee QS.
• General administration duties as required.

About You:

• Confident personality with the ability to communicate across all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation.
• Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor is essential.
• Cladding knowledge preferred.
• Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadlines.
• Prepared to travel (if necessary, subject to reasonable notice and prior agreement).

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please apply directly by attaching your CV or contact our consultants on 01325 389333 or email hello@rms-recruitment.co.uk

RMS is an equal opportunities employer and recruits and promotes employees based on suitability for the job. If you are not contacted within 7 days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.