Main characteristics
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Company
- Poppet Construction
- Salary
- £25000 - £35000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Construction / Skilled Trades
Job summary
PC Groundworks Ltd is a supporting company of Poppet Construction Ltd, based in the heart of Chelmsford City. We are expanding the business across Essex, London, Kent and Cambridge and are now in need of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. We are looking to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible to join the team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, supporting the Director on new and existing projects. The Office is based in Chelmsford City Centre. Ideally qualified or working towards degree level or equivalent. Construction experience advantageous. 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Paid Christmas Shut Down.Assisting and working towards the below responsibilities
* Budgeting
* Assisting the tendering process
* Cashflow forecasting
* Subcontractor procurement and negotiation
* Monthly valuations with the Clients QS
* Change management
* Pricing of variations and the provision of timely cost advice
* Remeasurement
* Working closely with the Contract Manager
* Assisting in the delivery of the projects
* Subcontract account management to FA
* Monthly CVRs
* Reporting to the Director
* Assisting with closing out of project Final Accounts
* Preparation of tender submissions for all allocated work
* Engaging with specialist subcontractors, suppliers, designers and utility companies (or similar) to ensure a competitive and accurate tender is submitted
* Establish the resources required for each project
* Measuring and take-offs from drawings to build-up of tender price from first principles based on plans, programme and scope of works
* Cost Planning
* Producing bills-of-quantities
* Attending Pre and post Contract meetings with clients
* Proactively seek new leads and fostering new clients
* Ensure the correct use of labour, materials, and plant in line with the specification
* Assisting Quantity Surveyor with costs, reports and pricing
* Attend pre-start meetings with Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager
* General admin duties
Minimum requirements
Working towards degree level/studying NVQ Level 4/5
Team orientated with a positive attitude and good sense of humour.
You need to be a motivated individual, with the enthusiasm to learn and develop
Productive approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication skills and able to communicate across the business
Efficient Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe knowledge)
Can commute into the office
Team Player
Smart and Efficient
Well organised