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Assistant Contracts Surveyor (Ref: 9712/9719)

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a confident and highly motivated Assistant Contracts Surveyor to work for our Spadeoak division based in High Wycombe. About the role Within this role you will be allocated Contracts to check specifications, create risk assessments and method statements, place orders, advise on required resources, submit valuations and negotiate final accounts, all under supervision of the Contracts Manager. Other elements to the role include: Communicating with clients to ensure smooth completion of works Assisting in negotiations of additional works Supervision of gang/foremen and overseeing of contracts, carrying out and recording of risk assessments of work activities on site Submission of monthly accounts for every contract each month and chasing and agreeing account differences and final accounts Identify potential opportunities & issues with contracts and raise them with ideas to capitalise or resolutions Basic knowledge of common materials and subcontract services we use, including in what situation they are suitable and approximate rates Measure drawings and areas on site for material requirements and account purposes Efficiently manage your time between visiting site early, placing orders, organising subcontractors, running sites, timely submission of accounts and efficient dispute resolution What will you bring? Organisation and planning/time management Numerically literate IT literate Organised with an ability to prioritise Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative ​What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.