Assistant Quantity Surveyor

London

This vacancy is now closed

Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited
Ref
66928
Vacancy title
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Function(s)
Social Housing/Repairs & Maintenance
Contract type
Full time permanent
Region
London
Location(s)
St Albans
Description

Salary: from £25,000 per annum

Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Enhanced Pension Plan, Private Health Single Cover, Life Assurance, Job need car/van if required for the role, Training and Development programme available, Company Uniform if required, Cycle to Work Scheme, Oracle benefits; including Cashback, voucher codes, shopping vouchers, reloadable cards, discount holidays etc., Eye Care Vouchers, Share Save schemes, 1 Professional Subscription per annum, Paid voluntary work

About the company

At Morgan Sindall Property Services (MSPS) we believe that talented people are key to our success. There’s nothing that excites us more than finding and developing talent and empowering people to be the best they can be.

We are the leading provider of building maintenance services within the public sector; providing repairs, planned & void refurbishments and compliance services to over 200,000 properties nationwide.

As a company we love pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and doing things differently to provide the best possible outcomes for our employees and customers. Whether it’s investing in new technology, developing the careers of our people or creating last legacies within the communities we work; we love knowing that we keep moving forward.

About the team

 MSPS operates a decentralized philosophy. This means that while we maintain a strong and consistent approach to the way we work, our teams and contracts have the flexibility to tailor and adapt their delivery to meet the needs of our customers.

 With over 30 different contracts nationwide, our teams are empowered to make decisions based on what is right for the project, ensuring our customers always comes first.

 

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor,  the purpose of the role is to assist with the day to day financial control, reporting and commercial performance management of one or more projects from award up to final account.

Your duties will include:

  •  Assist in the commercial control of all allocated projects including provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable as required by the SQS/QS.
  • Assist the SQS/QS with cash management including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment / receipts and careful administration of subcontract accounts.
  • Accurate valuations and/or SOR billing undertaken as required.
  • Assist with the procurement of subcontract trades as directed.
  • Assist with the effective commercial management of contracts to maximise gross margin.
  • Site visits as required to carry out surveying duties.
  • Utilise the iMS system and Commercial Management Rules to ensure standards and consistency across the business.
  • Assist in pulling together information for contract KPI’s
  • Assist in implementing all our policies, company and industry standards and initiatives and manage contractual compliance across all projects as directed.

About You 

  • Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of budgets and forecast management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of administration of contract records
  • Knowledge and understanding of subcontract orders and buying.
  • Knowledge of responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance.
  • Good understanding of IT systems and packages

Full UK driving licence held for minimum 12 months

To be part of a successful team and build your future career with Morgan Sindall please apply now

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the leading industry sector companies where we recognise the value of diversity, flexible working and that talented people are key to our success.

Closing date: 01 March 2019


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