Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bristol or Gloucester

MD Group – Do you have previous experience in Social Housing and schedule of rates billing? We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant QS that wants to provide high quality work to support our business and its values. Are you committed to putting the customer at the heart of what you do?

• Annual Salary £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday a year
• Pension Scheme
• We are happy to consider hybrid working for the right candidate
• The successful candidate will have a choice of working at either our Bristol or Gloucester office.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced AQS who will be responsible for the day to day commercial administration of contracts as assigned to include full invoicing, cost reconciliation and reporting responsibility – particularly for high volume responsive maintenance and void contracts.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor responsibilities

• Measure and value work for assigned contracts, ensuring margins are within agreed targets and comply with delegated authority parameters.
• The timely and accurate composition and production of applications, invoices and final accounts.
• Resolving measured works queries and remeasured works with clients and their representatives
• Liaising with clients both internal and external in relation to your contract. Prepare, produce and present all required reports and documentation as requested.
• Responsibility for the commercial reporting for the contracts assigned, including forecasting and CVR’s where applicable.
• Supporting the Contract Manager with commercial detail and information as required.
• Actively participate in monthly WIP review meetings.
• Carry out measurement, application, agree/resolve disputes, invoice and resolve invoice queries to convert from WIP through to cash.
• Effective application of cost control procedures.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven main contractor experience working in a commercial role
• Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation including use of Schedule of Rates (NHF 6.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, RoS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2)
• Excellent IT skills including the use of internal cost systems and particularly advanced in Excel, including VLOOPUP and Pivot Tables as a minimum.
• Microsoft packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of SOR, Open Book, Cost Plus pricing models
• Commercial strategy and innovation to maximise profit and cash management
• Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution
• Preparation and understanding of financial reports
• Ability to manager your own time and prioritise work effectively
• Knowledge and management of sub-contract orders and an understanding of buying and estimating processes.
• Understanding of management accounts and forecasting
• Commercial skills to maximise value recovery and control cost

About MD Group

We are a leading social housing and public sector building maintenance specialist. We mainly work with Local Authorities and Housing Association landlords to build, maintain and renew the homes, properties and public buildings in their care.

We help our customers meet the challenge of managing restricted budgets while maintaining their commitment to the communities they serve; by delivering the highest standards of work in the most efficient manner possible, reliably, on budget and as specified.

Over two decades we’ve established a reputation for quality delivery, supported by outstanding process, exemplary training and continuous investment; consistently outperforming our competitors in terms of value for money and satisfaction. Today, we are one of the largest building services companies in the South West, with a growing business nationwide.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• How is your knowledge and understanding of measurement and evaluation? This is essential.
• How much are you familiar with Schedule of Rates? (NHF 6.1, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, RoS, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2). This is essential.
• How much previous experience do you have in repairs quoting and commercial contract costing? This is essential.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• surveying: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person