Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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