Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Maidstone, Kent
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Company Description

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary pillars, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

United Living Property Services
United Living Infrastructure Services
United Living New Homes
United Living ConnectedThis vacancy is within our United Living Property Services pillar where we revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Job Description

Job Title

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reporting To Job Title

Senior or Quantity Surveyor

Purpose

During the years of training, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will assist the Quantity Surveyors with the fiscal and contractual administration of projects carried out.

Specific Responsibilities

Learn and understand the United Way of working, ensuring that the processes are complied with and adopted into your daily disciplines.
Act in a professional manner in everything you do such that the Company’s reputation is enhancedUnder close and constant supervision of their line manager:

Procurement

Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries or trade packages including taking off quantities from drawings
Assist in the analysis, assessment and comparison of subcontractors' quotations
Assist in drafting of subcontract ordersMain Contract

Assist in the evaluation of C.V.I's and contract Instructions.
Assist in preparation of monthly valuation
Evaluate materials on siteSubcontract

Site Measurement of different trades
Assist in the evaluation of monthly payment applications
Payment to Subcontractors on the finance system
Assist in preparation of details for subcontractor Final Accounts.Financial

Competent use of company cost system
Prepare supporting information for the monthly CVR.Admin

File and distribute documents and drawings.
Working closely with members of the site team to ensure that all instructions are collated.Other

Ensure that you do not commit the business to binding agreements with either clients or sub-contractors without the express permission / authority of your line manager
Under supervision support in the collation of relevant documentation relating to insurance claims.
Maintain and continuously improve commercial /legal/contractual awareness.
Learn and understand the Contracts Process
In addition to the above tasks the Trainee Quantity Surveyor may be required to undertake such other duties normally deemed to be part of the Surveying function as instructed by your line manager
Working in one or more locations as required 

Qualifications

Previous experience within the construction industry would be desirable
3 A-levels at minimum BCC grade
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at 9-4 (grade C or above) including Maths, English and ideally a Science
Any previous Level 4 related qualification or equivalent discipline
I.T literate particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages and Microsoft Office.
Numerate to high standard, able to analyse data and produce costs and information for final accounts.
Able to produce work accurately and to tight deadlines
Basic understanding of standard methods of measurement
Basic knowledge of Housing Sector
Take responsibility for own development
Enthusiastic, committed and flexible

Additional Information

If you are seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
Immediate interview for qualified candidatesHow to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable

Job Info
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Job Title:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Nov 8th 2024
Closes:
Dec 9th 2024
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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