Assistant Quantity Surveyor

At GRAHAM, were not just one of the UKs leading Total FM providers – were also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients easier. Your varied, and valued, contribution will help us create a hassle free environment. Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, were committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. As part of our ongoing growth we are seeking an Assistant QS to support our Quantity Surveyors. Working as part of a contract management team you will contribute to the effective delivery of a prestigious contract. Reporting to: Senior QS Location: Warrington, Manchester Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Benefits: Joining us on a permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary along with a market-leading benefits package including: Up to 36 days holiday entitlement Excellent Company Pension Free Life Assurance Training and Development Discounted Private Health Care Scheme Discounted Gym Membership The Assistant QS will: Produce account measurements for POAs and Final Accounts Prepare sales backup information for sales invoices based on analysis of job costs, working closely with the operations delivery team Deal with sales backup queries from clients in conjunction with the finance department Produce detailed monthly work in progress estimates of accrued revenue and cost liabilities, working closely with both the site teams and the finance department Process daywork applications for payment Providing budget costs for reactive works and projects as required Produce accurate measurements and detailed target costs for Target Cost jobs Work within an open book arrangement providing backup and reporting to Client representatives Measure project quantities from drawings & specification Prepare and submit Variations / Compensation Events as and when required Ensure timely completion of the monthly contract cost report, identify problem areas and trends, report on any monthly movements and substantiate gains / deficits on each activity code Regularly review contract cost ledger, identify and amend any ambiguities with regards to invoices and activity coding Establish and report on forecast final costs and forecast final recovery for each project under your commercial control This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. About You Essential Criteria: 1. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (including a commercial placement) or a minimum of three years experience of managing cost elements of construction projects, reactive maintenance and minor works 2. Demonstrate previous experience working on an MTC contracts in particular working with the PSA Schedules. 3. Demonstrate previous experience in a QS role including account billing and calculating work in progress 4. Experience of managing profit and loss accounting and working to budgetary targets 5. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills 6. Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Excel & Word 7. Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team 8. Experience of working with a computer based cost management system 9. Holder of a UK Driving licence Desirable Criteria: 1. Experience of both minor works construction projects and maintenance contracts 2. Membership to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 3. To have good general business and commercial awareness Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry. A disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at: AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk) TPBN1_UKTJ