About Us
Anglian Building Products is a leading firm in the construction industry, renowned for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to make teh next step in their career path, join our team and contribute to our continued success.
The ideal candidate is a qualified Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience in cost estimation, contract management, and financial control within large-scale construction projects. They hold RICS/CIOB certification, are proficient in cost management software, possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, and excel at collaborating with project teams to deliver on budget and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Estimation & Planning: Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and establish budgets for proposed projects.
- Contract Management: Develop tender documents, contracts, bills of quantities, and manage procurement processes.
- Cost Control & Monitoring: Monitor project expenditures, ensure adherence to budgets, and provide regular financial progress reports.
- Valuation & Payment: Value completed work, arrange payments, and prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with relevant laws and regulations, provide advice on construction law and contractual issues.
- Sustainability & Value Engineering: Promote sustainable construction practices and implement value engineering principles.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
- Professional certification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred.
- Proven experience in cost estimation, contract management, and cost control.
- Strong understanding of construction law and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, MS Excel).
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- Analytical Expertise: Ability to perform detailed cost analyses and develop accurate project budgets.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Negotiation Skills: Experience negotiating contracts and managing procurement processes to achieve favourable terms.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to monitoring project costs and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
- Innovation & Efficiency: Commitment to promoting sustainable practices and value engineering to enhance project outcomes.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- Generous Car allowance
- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service
- Paid time off annually to volunteer
- Cycle to work scheme
- Well being – Your birthday off annually (paid), 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships, free access to mental health first aiders and counselling
- Heavily discounted group discount scheme – including Norwich Sun Blinds
- Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street
Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company's value of "Succeed Together" we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job' regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.