Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a successful background in the world of either Construction, Civils or M&E.
You will join our Commercial team supporting a major decarbonisation scheme at Gatwick Airport, set to last until 2032.
You will assist with the financial management of Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/ or Project Managers. Responsibilities will include assisting the senior members of the commercial team on numerous projects.
What you will be doing:
 
* Vet contract documentation on receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the company’s tender and subsequent negotiations.
 
* Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant purchase orders and sub-contract orders.
 
* Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions.
 
* Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts.
 
* Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions.
 
* Prepare/ submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles. Attend contract review meetings.
 
* Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare and issue contractual notices to sub-contractors.
 
* Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment
 
* Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in the production of monthly CVR’s
Who we are looking for:
 
* Good commercial awareness
 
* Educated to BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)
 
* Member of Profession Institution (e.g. MRICS or similar)
 
* Have knowledge and working experience of Mechanical / Electrical services, Construction, or Civils
 
* Full UK manual driving licence