Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Assistant Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1437Location: EssexStart Date: ASAPSalary: c£40k-£50k basic (dependent on experience) plus competitive package inc car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus.Company & Project: A profitable Main Contractor with a proven track record of delivering projects across Essex are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a variety of projects across the Education, Healthcare, and Defence sectors in the local area.The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression to Quantity Surveyor level, with full support for further professional development, RICS APC guidance or CIOB and internal training.The business has a robust and long-standing senior level team that would be excellent mentors for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor joining the regional office.Duties & Responsibilities:Assisting in daily commercial management functions during both 2nd stage procurement/PCSA and on-site delivery.Assisting with measurement & valuations.Preparation of applications for payment.Ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements.Reconciling accounts and managing small-to-medium subcontract packages.Assisting in the placement of subcontract orders.Helping identify potential commercial risks, tracking change management.Supporting the production of monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports.Desirable Experience:Minimum 2 years+ experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Basic knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts would be advantageous.Emerging negotiation skills and a proactive attitude toward learning procurement processes.Previous Roles: Trainee Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Graduate Quantity Surveyor OR Junior Surveyor.Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (completed or part-way through), or comparable qualification HND/HNC etc.Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.TPBN1_UKTJ