Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a Client in the Bridgend area.
This position is Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate.
Job Role
The role requires managing all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure completion is on time, within budget and to legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.
The role will include:
- A good understanding of all aspects of civil groundworks infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage and highways.
- Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group's Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
- Contribute to the management of a range of legal and contractual issues to ensure the project remains profitable while complying with Group guidelines.
- Appoint and retain subcontractors, including sourcing and negotiation of contracts, to ensure resources are available to achieve targets.
- Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company to ensure achievement of targets.
- Produce accurate and timely valuation reports for bespoke developments and management information to enable the Commercial management team to make informed business decisions.
- Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.
Specific Requirements:
- HND or HNC degree in construction related subject.
- Relevant experience gained with a proven track record in a volume-driven housing development environment.
- Knowledge of cost control, work in progress, procurement and commercial aspects.
- Knowledge of the COINS system would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word.
- Familiar with balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and business plans.
- You must be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is willing to undertake all necessary training.
- CSCS card required and current driving licence required for site visits.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch break.
The salary is £15 - £20 an hour, depending on experience and this will be reviewed after a 6 month period.