Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Pinnacle’s client a Regional Civil Engineering Contractor based in Suffolk have a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

The successful candidate will require a keen interest in commercial activities for construction projects and a willingness to learn and progress.

Responsible for assisting the Project Quantity Surveyor in cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post completion.

Job Role:-

Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in preparation of interim and final accounts.

• Assist in the receipt of payments once interim accounts are certified.

• Assist in the production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVP) reports.

• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in managing day to day commercial and contract activities.

• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract procurement ensuring best value.

• Assist Project Quantity Surveyors in sub-contract valuations and final accounts.

• Learn the working practices of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.

• Assist in gathering information for preparation of compensation events/variations (depending on form of contract).

• Assist in the production of EoT’s and L & E Claims.

• Prepare C47’s and C66’s (SC Payment Notices).

• Develop understanding of programmes and sequencing of construction activities.

• Ability to undertake site measures when required.

• Work closely with operational teams.

• Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and to tight timescales.

• Be able to think logically and laterally.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

Key Skills Required:-

Methodical way of thinking

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Good financial and numeracy management skills

• Excellent communication and negotiating skills

• Computer literate