Elite Metal Group
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job Location
Perivale, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Description – Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Overview of the Role:-
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. This role will sit across all divisions of the business and report directly to our Quantity Surveyor.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work within the Quantity Surveying team to report on and control commercial aspects of projects and contracts. The role includes offering support to the Quantity Surveyor and Project Managers to facilitate projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Training and instruction will be provided so the successful candidate will be confident to perform all the key responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Play a key role in bringing payment into the company
Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment, collecting the information from relevant sources e.g. Project Managers, delivery records, site measure etc.
Collect and present information necessary for raising tax Invoices. Co-ordinate with the Accounting team for the creation and payment of the invoices.
Update Cashflow Forecasting information based on project programme/plan.
Communicate commercial information.
Extract and organise information from software programs to contribute to Monthly Reports.
Present and review cost information with operational team.
Attend and contribute to financial and progress meetings with the clients and subcontractors as required.
Assist others in the company with organising and presenting information relevant to commercial interests.
Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements.
Produce Bill of Quantities from information from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
Produce an Activity Schedule for payment purposes, from quotation or contract documents.
Understand and proof-read standard construction industry Contracts.
Have a reasonable understanding of structural steelwork and architectural metalwork construction processes and the wider construction industry which they interface with.
Engage and Manage supply chain.
Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender.
Receive and analyse quotations, then determine (with Operational team) which to proceed with based on financial and non-financial factors.
Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful tenderers.
Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and accounts.
Key measures and targets:
Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly accounting calendar.
Maximising commercial recovery.
Up-to-date monthly forecasting.
Ability to identify and challenge resources and costs.
Key relationships:
Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Contracts Manager and Project Manager(s)
Estimating, Procurement and Accounts teams
Chief Operating Officer/Commercial Manager
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
* Positive and solution focused attitude
* Good organisational and time management skills
* The ability to prioritise and communicate regarding tasks and deadlines.
* Exceptional relationship building skills.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of Construction processes.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to use a range of computer programs and applications. Particularly Excel and other Microsoft products.
* Eagerness and ability to learn new software programs and organisational systems.
* Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills with clients, internally and with our supply chain.
* Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
* This role will suit a current student or graduate.
Previous Experience:
Minimum 6 months experience working in a quantity surveying/commercial role or 12 months experience working in structural or architectural steelwork industry.
Location:
This is a predominantly office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in west London with visits/meetings to sites across London on weekly or monthly basis.
Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to us.
About Us:
At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Our annual turnover is over £12 million. Parts of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsmen and detailers.
The group comprises of the following –
* Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the South East of England. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project.
* Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic needs. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any metal of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life.
* Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation.
* Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project.
* Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you’re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge.
The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, paint, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional team
Location: Perivale, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
Overview of the Role:-
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. This role will sit across all divisions of the business and report directly to our Quantity Surveyor.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work within the Quantity Surveying team to report on and control commercial aspects of projects and contracts. The role includes offering support to the Quantity Surveyor and Project Managers to facilitate projects to be safely delivered on time, to budget and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Training and instruction will be provided so the successful candidate will be confident to perform all the key responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Play a key role in bringing payment into the company
Prepare, submit and negotiate Applications for Payment, collecting the information from relevant sources e.g. Project Managers, delivery records, site measure etc.
Collect and present information necessary for raising tax Invoices. Co-ordinate with the Accounting team for the creation and payment of the invoices.
Update Cashflow Forecasting information based on project programme/plan.
Communicate commercial information.
Extract and organise information from software programs to contribute to Monthly Reports.
Present and review cost information with operational team.
Attend and contribute to financial and progress meetings with the clients and subcontractors as required.
Assist others in the company with organising and presenting information relevant to commercial interests.
Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements.
Produce Bill of Quantities from information from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
Produce an Activity Schedule for payment purposes, from quotation or contract documents.
Understand and proof-read standard construction industry Contracts.
Have a reasonable understanding of structural steelwork and architectural metalwork construction processes and the wider construction industry which they interface with.
Engage and Manage supply chain.
Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender.
Receive and analyse quotations, then determine (with Operational team) which to proceed with based on financial and non-financial factors.
Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful tenderers.
Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and accounts.
Key measures and targets:
Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly accounting calendar.
Maximising commercial recovery.
Up-to-date monthly forecasting.
Ability to identify and challenge resources and costs.
Key relationships:
Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Contracts Manager and Project Manager(s)
Estimating, Procurement and Accounts teams
Chief Operating Officer/Commercial Manager
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
* Positive and solution focused attitude
* Good organisational and time management skills
* The ability to prioritise and communicate regarding tasks and deadlines.
* Exceptional relationship building skills.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of Construction processes.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to use a range of computer programs and applications. Particularly Excel and other Microsoft products.
* Eagerness and ability to learn new software programs and organisational systems.
* Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills with clients, internally and with our supply chain.
* Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
* This role will suit a current student or graduate.
Previous Experience:
Minimum 6 months experience working in a quantity surveying/commercial role or 12 months experience working in structural or architectural steelwork industry.
Location:
This is a predominantly office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in west London with visits/meetings to sites across London on weekly or monthly basis.
Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to us.
About Us:
At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Our annual turnover is over £12 million. Parts of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsmen and detailers.
The group comprises of the following –
* Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the South East of England. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project.
* Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic needs. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any metal of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life.
* Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation.
* Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project.
* Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you’re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge.
The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, paint, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional team
Location: Perivale, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
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