Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester

Location: Atlas Business Park, Simonsway, Manchester M22 5PR

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week.

About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our North West region, based in Manchester. This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 40 hours over 5 days per week, start time 8am to 5pm with flexibility by agreement.

Duties of the Role:

• Providing support to line manager and promoting a partnering environment.
• Taking responsibility for financial aspects of a project, when appropriate.
• Supporting other members of the team to achieve successful project delivery.
• Aspire to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance, ensuring clients are satisfied.
• Tackling difficult issues early by promoting early resolution to problems.
• Being commercially aware of the environment around you and applying common sense, good judgement, and demonstrating financial understanding.
• Achieving project targets whilst maintaining client and supply chain relationships.
• To assist with Sub Contractor Procurement, Subcontract orders and general Contract Administration ensuring these are completed to the necessary deadlines.
• Collating and keep up to date tracking documents and fully complying with our standards.
• Ensuring the Regional and Company procedures are fulfilled in relation to the processing of Subcontractor Payments.
• Assess performance and strive for continuous improvement.
• Understand the step down to the supply chain and enforce where appropriate.
• Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Ideally 1-2 years main contracting experience.
• Good organisational skills.
• Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Performance against project budgets.
• Problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Must be willing to adapt to business requirements.
• Driving license essential.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities

Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

If you would like to be considered for this role please apply with your CV and covering letter through the link. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Assistant QS, Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Cost Engineer, Cost Analyst, QS, may also be considered for this role.