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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Commercial team as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Quantity Surveyor based at our Reading Office; this role will include periodic travel to other Rhodar offices with overnight stays. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will provide commercial assistance to the project teams. You will have 2 - 4 years' post graduate experience in Quantity Surveying. The role will be based in Aldermaston, Reading.
Job Responsibility
Attend site regularly to provide commercial support
Attend site visits and meetings when required
Contribute towards effective interaction between the commercial team and the site teams
Build and maintain good client relationships
Identify any changes to the original scope of works to ensure variations are captured and claimed for
Value completed work and submit interim Applications for Payment
Place subcontract orders and value subcontractor applications and payments
Prepare monthly forecasts/CVRs for review and approval
Prepare and analyse project costs and recalculate during a project if scope changes
Assist with accurate cash flow reporting
Ensure supply chains or subcontractors are engaged appropriately
Support monthly WIP process and other reports including debt
Maintain awareness of different building contracts in use
Requirements
Full driving licence
2-4 years' post graduate experience in an Assistant QS role or QS role
Degree in Quantity Surveying from a RICS accredited provider
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
Ability to manage your own workload and coordinate with others to ensure strict deadlines are met
Willingness to undertake additional training
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills
Attention to detail
Friendly and professional manner
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team
Nice to have
Knowledge of CEMAR
What we offer
Part of an EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) with potential annual bonus based on profitability
25 days holiday plus bank holidays as standard plus up to 5 additional days based on length of service
Option to buy additional holidays
Christmas shutdown
Annual pay review
Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions
Flexible start and finish times
Free on-site parking
Annual appraisal including learning & development plan
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Access to employee assistance programme including counselling services and mental health first aiders
Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events