Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Licensed sponsor Bedford Full-time Posted 6 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join Willmott Dixon supporting a new education project in Bedford.
We’re seeking a confident communicator with strong procurement and cost management experience to provide commercial support, working closely with the project team and supply chain to help ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Help ensure projects are delivered within budget, to a high standard of quality and in line with customer expectations.
- Work closely with the project team and senior commercial colleagues to achieve budgetary and commercial targets.
- Build strong working relationships with supply chain partners, consultants and customers.
- Accurately value, certify and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contractual arrangements.
- Manage the procurement of work packages through established supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements.
- Submit external valuations in line with the main contract conditions and ensure payments are received by the due date.
- Prepare Cost Value Comparison (CVC) reports that accurately reflect the current site position and forecast final account.
- Identify potential disputes early and support the implementation of effective solutions.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the commercial construction industry.
- Residential construction experience is desirable.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in procurement and cost management.
- Excellent financial and contractual awareness.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Full, valid driving licence.
- This role will see you work onsite 3-4 days per week/work from home.
- Please ensure you have a UK driving licence before applying.
Desirable Criteria
- A degree in a construction-related discipline.
- Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
