Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Interim payment applications, valuations, variations, final accounts
Managing sub-contract accounts. Day-to-day administration of the commercial function of the project(s). Ensuring full compliance with all contractual requirements/responsibilities. Take-offs, measurement, scheduling, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ). Monitor all ongoing contract costs against those detailed in the original tender. Subcontractor Procurement and Negotiation. Send out, review and approve supplier/subcontractor packages
Ensure orders are correctly placed with subcontractors. Consultants and suppliers in accordance with contractual arrangements and signed by all parties prior to works commencing on a project. Review and sign off interim and final account applications form.

Commercial/Financial.

Ensure the Building Contract is properly administered. Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks. Ensure valuation deadlines for each project are met, prioritising and managing time accordingly. Variations are submitted and agreed with the client as soon as possible. Ensure written instructions are received or confirmation of verbal instructions issued. Ensure accurate and appropriate records are maintained Ensure partial possession notices are submitted where appropriate. Extensions of time are prepared and executed effectively
Requests for section and practical completion are submitted and records are kept in support of the application.

Other

Continuous process improvement. Change management. Work with the QS’s and site-based teams to identify opportunities for increased productivity (e.g. targets pre-contract start, direct labour incentives). We welcome applicants who reside in the Lambeth area, but would consider other applicants.

Training Outcome:

Permanent placement if successful with possibility building their long term career with Byoot.

Employer Description:
Byoot is a construction company in the UK that provides a full turnkey solution, from planning, architects, structural engineers, building control and the build, leaving clients to focus on their day jobs while we do ours. The Graduate/Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will become a key member of the team and tasked with delivering a variety of exciting projects with a contract value from £500 - £4.5m.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday hours tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience