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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Elstree - 6 Months Contract

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Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Elstree

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Project Type: Retail Fit-Out

Salary: To be discussed, dependent on experience

Rullion has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the construction industry, preferably having worked on retail, refurb or cut & carve projects.

Candidates must be initiative-taking, resilient, and determined to 'get things right'. The Quantity Surveyor would be responsible for managing the delivery and governance of commercial services across a multi-location contract. They will regularly price work ensuring target costs achieved, review contractual agreements with our contractors, manage commercial management issues and engage with the end client directly. Projects will see you in the retail world, ranging from refurb, newbuild, cut and carve and fitout.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Surveyor and project team in providing monthly reports to the Customer, ensuring that such reports contain accurate forecasts of our rolling final account, full information concerning variations and a record of contractual notices.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with customers, consultants, and subcontractors to continuously improve the customer experience and support future repeat and negotiated business.
• Assist in all bidding and tender processes during relevant stages of pre-development and that correct forms, completed, and issued.
• To engage with the wider project team to ensure consistent delivery of successful projects to support the achievement of Company objectives.
• To undertake regular site visits and assist the project team in preparing comprehensive reports for internal monthly project reviews to demonstrate project and team performance.
• To assist in managing project set up and ensure any pre-contract expenditure does not exceed any authority limit, such as the customer letter of instruction.
• To support the Commercial Manager and project team to ensure that all significant project issues and correspondence and necessary contractual processes observed and acted upon to protect the Company's position.
• To assist senior management in the protection of the Company's contractual position.
• To consult with site management and administer project Request for Information schedules.
• To consult with site management to maximise value recovery and minimise costs.
• To manage cost expenditure in close association with the site team.
• To assist in maintaining the cash forecasting system on an accurate and timely basis ensuring that the cash position of the project is maximised without compromising contractual arrangements and relationships.
• To assist in managing all cost control aspects of the project(s), ensuring the use of appropriate cost, reporting systems.
• Description automatically generated to manage own learning and development, seeking feedback from others, and taking every opportunity to develop commercial skills and broaden construction knowledge.
• To ensure our HSQE and quality standards, operating processes, company policies, ISO accreditation's and all legislative requirements understood, implemented, and always adhered to.

Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to the construction industry
• Good knowledge and understanding of Word and Excel packages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be enthusiastic about work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement both on personal and divisional level with a proven record of delivering results.
• Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role.
• Must be organised and prioritise own work to deliver on time through managing time and delegating effectively and have an elevated level of diligence.
• Must be able to participate, share knowledge and actively support colleagues.

If the criteria above fits the position you are looking for, please apply down below.

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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