Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £25k-£35k Depending on experience.
Job type: Full Time – Permanent.
Trebes Consulting is a construction consultancy practice that specialises in providing Quantity Surveying and Project Management support services to construction clients and contractors across the UK.
About us;
Our team specialises in the NEC form of contract and our Director, Barry Trebes is an NEC4 Drafter and author of several Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) books.
As an employer, we take pride in offering our employees a great opportunity to work on projects that range from small office developments to large infrastructure projects and our commitment to personal and professional development is key to investing in the future of our team. We provide first class opportunities to develop your career through training and real world experience.
Location: We have two offices, one located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and another in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Due to the nature of the work it will be likely that travel is required on a regular basis to visit clients.
Main Purpose:
Assist with all aspects of quantity surveying, from pre-contract (prior to the construction project starting on site) through to post-contract services (the construction period) in line with our Client’s requirements.
This includes:
- Work with a variety of other construction professionals including Architects, Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Trades.
- Support the Trebes Consulting Directors to always represent the company professionally.
- Quantifying construction elements to assist in the costing and procurement of various projects.
- Attending site to track progress and carry out valuations where necessary.
- Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
Key Responsibilities at Trebes Consulting:
- Provide support to Quantity Surveyor throughout different stages of projects.
- Assist to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management on projects.
- Assist in the protection of the client’s contractual position.
- Assist with the production and agreement of accounts on projects worked on.
- Prepare financial project reports.
- Prepare quotations and other documents to support compensation events.
- Assist with the development and active promotion of the Trebes Consulting business.
- Administrative tasks including managing drawing revisions and other project documentation.
Generally:
- Form good relationships with all clients, contractors and supply chain.
- Actively promote the company’s image.
- Compliance with the companies’ policies and procedures.
- Administration including managing drawings, copying and filing paperwork.
- Any other duties which are reasonable.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Confident and professional.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Hold GCSE grading’s of at least Grade 4 (previously GCSE Grade C) or better in both Mathematics and English Language.
- Have (or be forecast to achieve) at least 120 UCAS Points or such other qualifications to enable enrolment onto a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship.
- Strong writing and numeracy skills.
- Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Be willing to travel and be involved with projects all over the country.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience of using NEC ECC and TSC contracts would be advantageous.
Everyone at Trebes Consulting is passionate about construction and are committed to delivering an outstanding quality of service to our clients. In return you will receive:
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- APC training and professional membership fees (if applicable).
- Pension
- Life Insurance.
- Health Insurance.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
To apply, please note:
To apply, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful, we thank you for your interest.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Estimator, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee QS, Assistant QS will also be considered for this role.
