About the Company
Langcroft is a fast-growing property developer and housebuilder based in the Midlands, with an exciting pipeline of projects and ambitious plans for the future. Our experienced, close-knit team brings decades of expertise across the development and construction industry, allowing us to deliver exceptional schemes from concept through to completion. With the great team culture always at the forefront of this growth
We believe great developments start with great locations. That’s why we focus on creating high-quality homes and spaces in places where people genuinely want to live and work. Alongside our private developments, we work in close partnership with affordable housing providers to deliver government-funded schemes that unlock much-needed housing, retirement & care and help build thriving, sustainable communities.
As we continue to scale and grow, Langcroft offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking and amazing team culture where your contribution truly makes an impact. The opportunity for the right minded people to join a fast scaling business at this early stage and be an integral part of that growth is an exciting prospect for the right candidates
About the Role
Langcroft Developments is looking for a hands-on professional to be involved in all stages of the company construction projects from inception through to completion. The successful Assistant Quantity Surveying candidate will play a key role in supporting the Commercial Manager.
Responsibilities
- Attend project meetings with the Client and Development Team.
- Assist with the preparation and agreement of Cost Plans & Build Packages for new schemes.
- Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each contractor comparing tender levels.
- To liaise with the Development Team and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business’s reporting requirements.
- Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required.
- Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms & Conditions of Contract.
- Where necessary, assist in determining a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms & Conditions of Employment and liaise with the Development Team in this respect.
- Diligently use the Companies processes and procedures to manage site project administration.
- Maintaining necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and to allow others to do likewise in accordance with the companies processes and procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Assistant QS looking to progress
- Relevant Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction
- Full UK driving licence
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost control
- Analytical approach with the ability to problem solve
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
- Confident with numbers
- Attention to detail
- Strong presentation skills
- Highly organised
- Strong computer/IT skills including Excel
- Team player
- Goal driven
- Loyal and trustworthy
What we offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to grow with a developing company
- Pension and holiday entitlement
Office Location: Nottingham City Centre
**No Recruitment Agencies please**