•  Candidate required: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start date: ASAP
• Industry: Construction professionals South
• Location: Southampton
• Salary & package dependant on experience: £DOE+ Package

 
The role & about the client:
 
On behalf of our client, ITS (Construction Professionals South) are searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly regarded Residential Developer in Southampton.
 
Reporting to the Commercial Director you will assist with commercial and surveying responsibilities for residential sites, you will be working to ensure timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.
 
Duties include:

• The identification & procurement of suitable sub-contractors.
• The negotiation & letting of subcontracts within required timescales.
• Providing the cost-data feedback to Divisional Estimating Department.
• Administration & management of the financial aspects of the development.
• Reviewing and forecasting the latest cost estimates and reporting.
• The relationships with external employers such as Housing Associations undertaking valuations, cash flow forecasts, obtaining warranties, etc.
• Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company’s Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public’s benefit. Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate superior or designated Health & Safety Officer.

Skills and experience required : 

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a Developer or housebuilder
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work
• Knowledge of the Residential Development market
• Commercially aware with analytical & proactive approach towards problem solving
• Strong ability to negotiate and influence 
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
• Pragmatic; able to assess situations by considering the benefits and risks for all parties 
• Confident in managing suppliers whilst negotiating and agreeing contracts 
• Builds excellent working relationships
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• CSCS card 

Desirable requirements:

• Degree or other technical qualification
• Experience in high volume house building
• Experience over qualifications will be considered as they are open to supporting you with qualifications

   Training/Progression opportunities:

• Future opportunities to progress into Quantity Surveying positions.

 
Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted.
 
How to apply: 
 
Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence or contact me on 02380 238 600/07425 303714
 
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.