Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hopkins Homes are an ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We\’re dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers. We’re committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and build careers, not just communities. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team. Our benefits include: * Bonus Scheme * Enhanced Pension Scheme * Life Assurance * 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays * Holiday Buy Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme About The Role Hopkins Homes has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in our Bury St Edmunds office. Duties include: * Assist in the preparation of cost to complete documentation in line with the commercial timetable * Deal with internal or subcontractor queries or requests * Assist in the preparation of reports, monthly accruals, cost analysis, assessment of contractor valuations/ applications for payment, and cost forecasting * Update and accurately maintain records and databases * Entering data onto the in-house computer systems * Arranging for documentation to be scanned and uploaded onto the in-house computer system * Archiving of completed documentation * Maintain filing systems both physical and electronic * Any ad-hoc tasks as required About You * Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying * Self-motivated and an ability to work co-operatively as part of a team * Ability to take initiative in resolving problems * Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills * Able to work to demanding deadlines * Competent IT skills working with Microsoft excel, word, office and Coins * Effective written and verbal communication Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet. Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team