Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Leeds

Job description

Keepmoat Regeneration are recruiting for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to be based at 
Bowling Green Terrace, Leeds, LS11 9SP . This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, and benefits package.

Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the ENGIE Group, is the leading provider of regeneration services in the UK. Keepmoat Regeneration designs, builds, refurbishes and maintains homes, buildings and the facilities, places and spaces that support our communities.

We work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities, the private sector and residents to invest in local communities, strengthen local economies and transform lives.

We specialise in working with public and private sector landowners and landlords, bringing brownfield sites into active use and breathing new life into neighbourhoods across the UK.

We are passionate about maximising the social and economic benefits wherever we work, which is why we employ local people and suppliers and work closely with our residents.

Purpose of the Role:

To proactively support the QS / Senior QS on the successful management and control all  aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects  in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal  and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all  commercial issues.  This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of  monthly applications and valuations and also procuring and valuing sub-contractors accounts  in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors.  In addition,  the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on  time and monitored.  To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ  policy/strategy.
Key Responsibilities:

·  To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
·  To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
·  Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
·  Compile valuations with QS
·  Prepare internal valuations to determine accurate cost reports
·  Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
·  Change management control
·  Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
·  Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
·  To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
·  Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
·  Assist the QS with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work
·  Assisting the QS over contractual issues and take action as required
·  Measure progress, assist in submitting valuations, final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner
·  Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices in line with the HGCRA
·  Assist in completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation projects
·  Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
·  Logical and auditable collation of supporting financial documentation
·  Attend project and company related meetings
·  Ensure the company is neither compromise nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
·  Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
·  To supervise with all staff, clients, consultants and residents in a professional manner
·  Assist in ensuring company with Health & Safety
·  Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times
·  Be responsible for your safety and others around you
·  Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
·  Assisting the development and training of trainee surveyors
·  Maintaining and developing professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
·  Any other reasonable management request

For more information about Keepmoat Regeneration please visit:https://www.keepmoatregen.com/

What we are looking  for:

Skills and abilities

·  Excellent verbal communication skills
·  Good level of numeracy
·  IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc
·  Either have attained for be working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying 
·  Valid full UK driving licence
Experience

·  Post graduate experience within a surveying position
Why work for us?

At Keepmoat Regeneration we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers.

We offer you:

·  Competitive rates of pay – We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year.
·  Bonus Scheme – Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance.
·  Special offers for staff – We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out.
·  Trust – We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.
·  Recognition – We have a scheme to reward people who go the extra mile for our company.
·  Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. Keepmoat Regeneration do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the Keepmoat Regeneration Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Keepmoat Regeneration Managers.