Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Anglo Technical Recruitment
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Our client is an engineering contractor and they are currently looking to recruit for Assistant Quantity Surveyors based in Cheshire.
Job Description:
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will responsible for providing support to the commercial team on projects to maximise the companies margins, reduce outgoing business costs and increase timely cash collection into the business. You will also assist in all processes required to safely deliver their works whilst maintaining compliance to company procedures and policies. They are a growing business, so this is a chance for you to be part of an exciting success story, and to develop your career in a highly competitive and growing sector. You will be part of a supportive and friendly team of talented individuals who are passionate about their business.
Responsibilities:
- All duties required by the commercial department or project team, to ensure successful setup and running of a project or projects in compliance with all company standards
- Advising the Project Manager and QS / Senior QS early, of any potential over-spends, non- compliances and any other problem areas on the project.
- Assist with accepting budget & tender data from successful tenders into the Company accounting/Reporting System.
- Assist with the QS / Commercial Department and Project Team with the preparation of the monthly project reports.
- Support preparation of the monthly Applications and Invoicing to ensure submission in a timely manner of an accurate document aimed at maximising the company’s financial position.
- Support with notifying your client early of any increased project value or delay to project completion.
- Meet with your clients commercial representative on a monthly basis to discuss certificates.
- Assist with the collection of cash and pursuit of certificates from clients in a timely manner, in order to maximise the company’s cash flow position.
- Take responsibility for ensuring inputting of Applications and invoices (recording accurately) onto the company accounts system including payment certificates.
- Take responsibility for the accuracy in producing accurate cash flow forecasts weekly.
- Assist in raising PO requisitions, GRN and Off Hiring of plant equipment on the company accounting system (where necessary) in order to ensure accurate cost information on projects.
- Take responsibility for ensuring inputting of Sub-Contractor Certificates on the company accounting system and ensuring the accuracy of information being recorded.
- Assist with ensuring Sub-Contracts are administered correctly and to the benefit of the company at all times.
Requirements
- Energetic, positive person with a wish to solve problems and comply with procedures.
- Basic level of experience in a commercial / financial environment with a view to achieving a commercial qualification.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Full driving license
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