Assistant quantity surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Kent) GBP35,000 - GBP45,000 plus car, private health care and pension Client, Job Role, and expectations They are a well-established and well-respected housebuilder that have been operating for over 50 years nationwide. The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company rsquo;s developments by controlling the ldquo;cost of sales rdquo;, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The job holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. Key Responsibilities * With assistance from Commercial Manager / Chief Quantity Surveyor, prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial, Head of Construction and Head of Customer Services. * Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. * Ensure all health and safety information has been reviewed by the Construction Department (and Health Safety Manager where required) prior to placing Order. * Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. * Issue payless notices for differences between applied and certified amounts within the relevant timelines. * Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. * Issue payless notices for differences between applied and certified amounts within the relevant timelines. * Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Lead. * With assistance draft Budget estimate summary for approval by Commercial Lead * Highlight claims for additional works outside Budget Estimate Summary and report to Commercial Lead * Settle all Final Accounts expediently after works complete. * Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. * Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. * Value site works on valuation system. * Prepare sub-contract accruals. * Prepare Cost Value Comparison (Profit Loss) notes on VCR report Qualification Required * Calm, understanding and empathetic approach to situations * Team orientated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and develop within a fast-moving department * Flexible approach to dealing with issues and challenges * Good level of interpersonal skills * Literature in the use of IT * Self-motivated and able to plan and organise effectively to meet tight timescales * Analytical, numerate, and able to undertake the basic principles of Quantity Surveying * Resilient in the face of challenging situations and deadlines * Possess an understanding of the fundamentals and processes required to develop a housing development. * Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met Package / Remuneration: Basic Salary: Between GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 plus bonus Company Car: Car Additional: Health, Pension, laptop, mobile phone, generous holiday rsquo;s, flexible working hours, bonus scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity