Commercial Assistant

Job Location	Hardwick, Cambridge
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	20,000 - 25,800 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent,full-timeB

Job Description

Title: Commercial Assistant (QS)Location: CambridgeSalary: £22,000-£25,800The Commercial Assistant (QS) will be responsible for ensuring the project is completed within its projected budget. Youll be working closely with the commercial team, providing support to the QS and SQS whilst undertaking your own commercial duties onthe framework. The role is heavily focused on subcontract management and as such, youll spend a lot of time working closely with subcontractors and building on your communication, cost management, cash flow and reporting skills.Key Responsibilities

Assisting with subcontract procurement and management
Assisting in preparation of pre-cost estimates, analysis of Head Office cost prints and divergences between pre-cost estimates and Head Office cost prints.
Preparing detailed schedules of periodic costs from site based information. Comparing these with Head Office cost prints and resolving anomalies with Cost Department.
Assisting with the identification and management of change control.
Measurement and valuation of works for valuations, variations and final accounts as directed.
Assist the other commercial team members with the running of the scheme
Measurement and valuation of subcontractors work for payment and Final Account purposes.
Preparing detailed, accurate and orderly measurements in accordance with relevant measurement standards and preparing and agreeing accounts using relevant rates.
Ensuring that payments to sub-contractors are paid on time and in accordance with the subcontract agreement

Key Skills and Qualifications

A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative.
A team player with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels
Good financial and commercial acumen. Capable of understanding pricing, costs and profit
A complete finisher with exemplary attention to detail and focussed on end results
Preferably educated to degree level; either an undergraduate degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in quantity surveying, commercial management or a related construction subject
Background in civil engineering, telecoms or utilities industries would be advantageous

If youre interested in applying for the role or want to hear more, apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.Dom at Utilise Recruitment

Keyskills :
Quantity SurveyorCommercial AssistantCommercial Advisor

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