Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Basildon

Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance

Summary

Freedom's Network Services team are looking for an additional Assistant Quantity Surveyor to be based in Basildon, Essex.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager and working within the Commercial Team, this role will support the business unit by assisting with the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Networks business.

This includes electrical, OHL and civil works under a large long-term framework.

In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Submission and management of quotations to the client

Work with the Operations Team for valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers

Submit and manage invoicing with assistance from the Commercial Team

Assist with forecasts and budgets

Complete project reviews with the Operations Team

Manage overdue applications and debt

Take ownership of allocated tasks and demonstrate a proactive approach to workload management.

Liaise with Operational Team to ensure commercial actions are tracked through to completion and all required information is obtained in a timely manner.

Attend Client progress meetings

Follow procedures for Client work approval

Effective communication with all levels of personnel

Supply chain management

Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential

Working knowledge in Microsoft packages such as word, excel and outlook - Essential

Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential

Experience with working on OHL/Electrical Engineering and Construction projects - Desirable