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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - (Closing date - 31/10/2024)

Vacancy Location Icon Leeds

Overall Objectives:

Assist the Quantity Surveyor in all relevant commercial and contractual activities associated with schemes and projects.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Assist with contract administration of sub-contracts 
  • Help ensure the timely and accurate assessment and payment of sub-contractor’s applications and issue payment notifications to sub-contractors 
  • Support the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts 
  • Provide measurement of quantities both on site and from drawings, where required
  • Timely and accurate evaluation of variations/provisional sum expenditure and monitoring of the same
  • Civils Monitor weekly direct labour & plant subcontractor payments
  • Assist with cost management 
  • Assist with internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations
  • Work closely with Site Managers to monitor progress and its effect on margin and program
  • Ensure good quality, accurate records are submitted and maintained on shared drive and Viewpoint 
  • Delay identification/notification/ in tandem with Quantity Surveying line manager
  • Provide support and guidance to Trainee Quantity Surveyor as required
  • Build relationships with supply chain, colleagues, client & design team
  • Act as part of a team to deliver activities that support operational objectives

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder.  The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

General responsibilities:

  • The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
  • To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities. This is a transitional role towards being a fully independent Quantity Surveyor
  • To demonstrate Esh Values and behaviours (Care, Trust, Integrity, Respect, Working Together) towards all colleagues, clients, third parties and the supply chain

Key Measures & Targets:

  • Accurate monthly forecasting 
  • Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar
  • Awareness delay/disruption and loss/expense identification

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 5 GCSE (Grade A-C or 4- 9) or equivalent including Maths and English
  • HNC or equivalent -essential 
  • Working knowledge of contract conditions such as NEC, JCT-desirable
  • CSCS card -desirable
  • Valid Driving Licence  
  • We welcome graduate with relevant work experience

Personal Skills:

  • Proactive - keeps people informed of progress 
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines 
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Good relationship building skills 
  • Negotiation skills – ability to apply skills internally, externally and with our supply chain 
  • Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development
  • Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, everyone is encouraged to apply again when a suitable role becomes available.

Yes, anyone applying to work at Esh will be treated equally in line with our policy. We strive to recruit from the widest and most diverse talent pool available.

In line with GDPR legislation, we treat your information with the strictest confidence. It will not be shared with third parties.

Our interview process is based on individual role requirements. We use competency-based questions and may also use other selection tools such as presentations or psychometric testing. It may sound daunting, but it isn’t – you will be given sufficient guidance prior to your interview.

Sorry, unfortunately not.

Sorry, unfortunately not. Please check our current vacancies on our website or sign up to receive vacancy alerts.

Yes, if one of our team recommends you and you’re successful, they could earn up to £500 as long as they are not part of the selection process.

Yes, you can email us direct at HR@esh.uk.com or complete the enquiry form at the foot of our Careers page.

Contact our HR Team

North East & Tees Valley

Durham Office, 0191 377 4570

Yorkshire & Humber

Leeds Office, 0113 399 3030