Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Project: £70M Conversion of Historic Hospital into Residential Development
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: £40,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + Pension + 25 Days Holiday
Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist property developer with over 40 years of experience in high-end restoration and complex property development. Renowned for transforming some of the UK’s finest period buildings, the company is now seeking a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor on its flagship project — the £70 million redevelopment of the former St James Hospital in Southsea.
This landmark project will transform a series of heritage buildings into energy-efficient homes, set in mature parkland and accessed via a tree-lined drive.
We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor from a residential or main contracting background who is excited to work on this major development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring that costs incurred on site have been allowed for within the established budget.
* Preparation of quotations in line with the requirements and rates outlined within the contract mechanisms.
* Conducting take offs from new revision or instructed drawings to check for entitlement and pricing.
* Managing Subcontractor accounts including Applications / Invoices and querying items when required.
* Conducting final account meetings for the final payment certificate.
* Preparation and presentation of CVR at month end to explain the current commercial position of the project for cost and value and how this compares to the initial tender.
* Preparation of budgets for projects based off tenders and Bill of Quantities items by liaising with the Project Manager.
* Attended meeting and negotiations regarding submitted quotations, compensation events and early warnings.
* Completion and submission of application for payments.
* Procurement of specialist subcontractors for various packages.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £40,000 + Car Allowance
* 25 Days Holiday + Pension Scheme
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
* Involvement in a prestigious, high-profile heritage project
If you would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment