Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol - 4 days a week/1 day in Birmingham (Birmingham based after Bristol project completion) Salary: £40,000 (£40 a day subsidiary and a tie-in for a 4-month bonus) Role Purpose: Provide a quantity surveying service across a range of projects under the guidance of a more senior surveyor to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget. Role Responsibilities: Support the senior commercial team with the following: * Liaise with customers and project managers * Management of commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with customers, consultants and subcontractors * Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope * Check project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary * Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions * Produce and maintain up to date procurement schedules * Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders * Compile subcontract orders for approval * Visit site to measure and value works completed * Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments * Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance * Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and the site, carrying out other duties as required Requirements: * Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management * Some experience as a Graduate/Apprentice/Assistant Quantity Surveyor * Full UK Driving License Please only apply for this role if you meet the requirements, unfortunately for this opportunity, our client cannot offer sponsorship