Assistant Quantity Surveyor

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be Working within the commercial reactive and minor works team and assisting the operational side to ensure successful delivery of the Framework contract. while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.
John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will have the following accountabilities
Carry out the following under supervision
Prepare tenders - measure, put into packages, analyse
Prepare variations/valuations
Prepare Final Accounts
Prepare s/c valuations & Final Accounts
Site measurement
Attend site/subcontractor meetings
Liaise with site management
Take responsibility for
Maintaining site records, control documents
Measuring progress on site
Preparing application for payment to client
Consider Risk & opportunity
CVR - Assist QS / SQS as required - exposure to increase as capability develops. AQS will be able to prepare without 3rd party input ahead of promotion.
Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy for the portfolio.
At all times act in a suitable & professional manner
Involved with & take some responsibility on traditional contracts
Involvement but no responsibility for
Negotiation with subcontractors
Interpretation of contract law
Simple D&B/CDP
D&B Contracts
Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools
Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
Have experience of using schedule of rates for preparing quotations and applications for payment
Demonstrate potential for clear written & oral communications
Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Required Qualifications/Training
Completed or currently undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying.
CVR appreciation
Presentation & communication skills
Desirable Qualifications / Training
HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying
Competitive Salary with yearly increase
26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
Employer pension
Travel expenses
Flexible and remote working
Enhanced parental leave
Professional and Educational development
Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
The full job specification is available on request
At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.

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