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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Northern Home Counties Division, located in Milton Keynes is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial department.
The Role
This role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for working with project surveyors and help with the managing of the commercial aspects of each development.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will report to the Commercial Director.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Assisting in producing tender packs, chasing returns and compiling analysis of returns.
Assisting in producing sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
Assisting in producing sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, project review meetings with construction team as well as external contractors.
Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
Assist the Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Experience of working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a residential house builder - desirable
Qualifications and Training
HNC/HND in relevant Building Studies
GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
COINS - desirable
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems
Good administration skills
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Punctual and organised
The Role and Working Conditions
Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
Ability to travel to development sites as and when required
Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received