Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our fantastic commercial team within Vistry House Building South East, at our Caterham office. As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting with cost management for assigned developments from land procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts.

You will initially be positioned with one of our experienced Surveyors to understand how we work as a business before being given your own projects to run. Career development is key to us and this position offers you just that !

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
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Free private healthcare from your start date
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…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 understanding of budget management
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork
Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
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
COINS systems management knowledgeMore 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.
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.
Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other regions.
Ensure you have read the Company's health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times.
Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company.Finally, let's tell you about us…

Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality.

We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career.

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help