Howells Recruitment
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Refurbishments
Wakefield
£30-40k plus benefits
We are working with a leading Social Housing contracter to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in Yorkshire. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes.
Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts.
We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are also looking for a good level of competency in IT systems and packages including Microsoft Excel.
You will also be responsible for general Commercial Administration, and support for the wider commercial team. Continuous training and development is on offer with this role, with a clear route for progression into a QS role.
About You
- We are looking for the successful candidate to have previous experience of commercial activity on refurbishment projects
- Social housing experience is ideal
- Experience with managing subcontractors / subcontractor payments
- Thorough and meticulous person with an eye for detail
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain a flexible attitude to work task and workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
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