Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors & Senior Quantity Surveyors

Colt have a number of opportunities for Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors & Senior Quantity Surveyors.

£35,000 - £55,000 depending upon experience
Petersfield
Full Time Permanent Monday to Friday 37 hour working week

Hybrid working

Colt is the UK's leading provider of smoke control, building ventilation and louvre solutions. Our experience and expertise, coupled with our innovative, high quality products have helped keep thousands of buildings safe, comfortable and productive.

The main purpose of this role is to provide commercial and financial support to all projects within the business. Particular responsibility is placed on the presentation of Valuations, managing Sub-Contractor / Supplier payments.

Colt work on some of the most prestigious and recognised landmarks within the country. The ideal candidate would have the opportunity to work on these projects whilst managing cost control for a market leading company.

25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, social events, personal pension plan, laptop and phone and hybrid working (following completion of probationary period).

Support from MRICS Chartered surveyors who can also act as your Supervisor on the APC pathway.

This is a full-time, permanent role. The hours of work will be Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday 08:00 - 15:30 (optional 13:00 finish Fridays if you work 30 minutes longer Monday - Thursday)

Reporting to the Commercial Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and measuring changes during the contract period.
• Maximising valuations to accurately include all variations and works completed.
• Pre order contract/Spec/Scope & review of contract.
• Reviewing and authorising Sub-Contractor and Supplier Invoices in preparation for payment.
• Preparing cost breakdowns and quantified schedules of rates as requested.
• To liaise with project/site management on project progress and contract issues.
• Assist PM in the control of costs against budget.
• Prepare and issue timely and accurate applications for payment.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations. Identify and resolve differences in valuations.
• Prepare notes / relevant information for monthly.
• Project Reviews and attend the meetings each month.
• Attend the monthly Debtors Review Meeting and contribute towards the plans to recover overdue debts.
• Report monthly on Debit WIP as required.

The ideal candidate:

• MRICS Chartered Status is desirable.
• Good understanding and experience of commercial finance preferably within the Construction or Construction services Industry.
• Currently studying or willing to study to become a member of the RICS via the Quantity Surveyor APC pathway.
• Knowledge of HVAC industry or similar is desirable.
• Knowledge of Specialist sub-contracting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.