QS - #2126873

Skilled Careers are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to find a successful and proactive Assistant Quantity Surveyor, to join their team in the North West. This role is working on refurbishments within Social Housing, including internals, externals and decarbonisation schemes, and will be working out of the Runcorn office, and is on a temp/perm basis or long term freelance (min 18 months) and offers 2/3 days hybrid working with huge flexibility 

Within the role, you will assist the lead Quantity Surveyor with cash management, including timely application / certification / invoicing / payment and careful administration of subcontract accounts.

Currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation, and have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR's and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of cyclical and planned maintenance within the Social Housing sector would be beneficial. We are also looking for a good level of competency in IT systems and packages including Microsoft Excel.

Other responsibilities include but not limited too, general Commercial Administration, and support for the wider commercial team. Continuous training and development is on offer with this role, with a clear route for progression into a QS role.

About You

• We are looking for the successful candidate to have previous experience of commercial activity on refurbishment projects
• Social housing experience is ideal
• Experience with managing subcontractors / subcontractor payments
• Thorough and meticulous person with an eye for detail
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain a flexible attitude to work task and workload
• Ability to work on own initiative

You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. the opportunity is excellent, hybrid is available on 2/3 day basis, this role will be on a temp-perm basis, with a temp min of 18 months