Assistant Graduate QS Leeds

Our client requires an enthusiastic, personable Assistant / Graduate QS working from South-West Leeds for a permanent contract. This role will give an Assistant / Graduate first hand exposure, working alongside a very experienced and professional team, working on large-scale construction projects and with direct interaction with clients, so communication skills are essential.
The ideal candidate must be located within a commutable distance of South-West Leeds. Travelling to site(s) and other offices will be a requirement.
Hours – 9-5:30, however flexibility will sometimes be required as and when needed.
£32,000 to £37,500 depending upon experience
Role and Responsibilities will include the following, with increased responsibilities as candidate develops:
* Procurement and benchmarking prices.
* Scoping of works and packages.
* Raising s/c orders internally and issuing the orders to suppliers.
* Checking s/c applications and invoices and issuing payment notices.
* Updating the workbooks with s/c orders/ payments and orders and ensuring the forecast cost to complete is accurate.
* Valuing works completed to date and forecasting.
* Flagging any client variations and issuing instructions.
* Raising valuations and invoices.
* Monitoring the forecast for the account, flagging up any variances to budget.
* Settlement of upstream and downstream final accounts.
* Checking and measuring drawings to validate any claims.
* Collating information and submitting client final accounts.
* Checking of contracts and LOI’s to flag up any issues.
* Looking to minimise costs and increase value to maximise on margin.
* We need someone that is keen on maintaining client relationships for a very demanding client.
* Someone that is not afraid to pick up the phone and deal with the demanding supply chain.
If you believe you have the relevant experience to bring to this role, please send your CV to Sally Wilkinson ASAP