Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Title: Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Salary: £23,000 to £27,000 + package Sector: New Build, Refurbishment Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a very successful main contractor with an established reputation within the South West market across sectors. Projects are very varied across new build, refurbishment and fitout across sectors. Assistant Quantity Surveyor - The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Junior/Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for assisting in the day to day commercial aspects of construction projects based between the office, sites and home. This position will report to an experienced Senior or Managing QS and have strong development and progression opportunity for the right person. You could either be in studies on a construction related course |(HND/HNC/BSc) or recently qualified. Typical duties & responsibilities: * Assist in the optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. * Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. * Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. * Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. * Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. * Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. * To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. * Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. * Pr