Our client are a highly respected commercial contractor based in Baldock, specialising in commercial fit-out and refurbishment, education and healthcare projects.

They take pride in everything they do from start to completion, and expect the same attitude from every member of the team.

You will benefit from an exposure to every stage of a projects life cycle, across a wide variety of sectors and work types.

Working with a young and dynamic, highly motivated team you will have the opportunity to progress through the business, either into a full Quantity Surveyor role or into another discipline if that is preferred (dependent on aptitude).

• Support the Lead Quantity Surveyor and the wider project team in dealing with all commercial matters relating to our clients projects, from inception through to completion.
• Monitor and manage resource allocations to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
• Receive and analyse quotations for works packages, and make recommendation as to which suppliers appear best value.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that financial information is received in a timely manner.
• Perform subcontract account administration duties, including recording all issues that may have an impact on costs etc.
• Work with our commercial management software (Eque2 Construct) to raise purchase orders, payment certificates and the like.
• Monitor expenditure against budget and report any shortfall to Directors.
• Attend site meetings and undertake site visits to ensure that all works are proceeding as expected, and identify any changes, crossover or variance in agreed works packages.
• Always be prepared to challenge any situation to ensure best value is being provided to the company.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).
• Good Maths skills, and an ability and/or willing ness to learn how to read and understand technical information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all types of people, including clients and suppliers.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Selfmotivated, with a positive attitude.
• A knowledge of building technology and methodologies would be a distinct advantage.
• Looking to develop knowledge, whilst maintaining the highest standards in whatever we do.