Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our office in Exeter, Devon. As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Commercial department with cost management for assigned developments from land procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts and assisting with measurement and cost plan input for new land bids.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you...
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
ONC/HNC in Construction
A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT ability
Good understanding of standard measurement rules
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good business sense
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
COINS systems management knowledge
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
Accurate with an eye for detail
Behave in line with our values
A methodical approach
Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materialsDesirable -
HND/or Degree in Construction
Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or,
Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
At least 12 months experience working within a residential house builder
Standard house types
More about the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role...
Provide general assistance to the Commercial department as and when required.
Assist with the compiling of tender packages for sub-contract trades.
Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
Assist with the issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements, including attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
Set up and regularly review with the Site Management team the Mticks tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment.
Diligently use the systems and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
Assist the commercial team in the management of aged debt.
Assist with collation of data to maintain database information.
Attend departmental/project meetings as required.
Deal with queries/requisitions from site managers.
Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other departments.
Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act.
Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.
Diligently use the Vistry COINS system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
Assist with producing high level and detailed cost plans to assist Land department with bidding on potential sites, including measurement of items outside of standard build costs.
Regularly conduct site visits. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities