Assistant Quantity Surveyor

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme – something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Central region, initially to support the completion of a project in Telford. Reporting into our Senior Quantity Surveyor, this is a full time, permanent role, over 5 days per week.

Duties of the Role:

• Providing support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and promoting a partnering environment.
• Taking responsibility for financial aspects of a project, when appropriate.
• Supporting other members of the team to achieve successful project delivery.
• Aspiring to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance, ensuring clients are satisfied.
• Tackling difficult issues early by promoting early resolution to problems.
• Being commercially aware of the environment around you and applying common sense, good judgement, and demonstrating financial understanding.
• Achieving project targets whilst maintaining client and supply chain relationships.
• Assisting with Sub Contractor Procurement, Subcontract orders and general Contract Administration ensuring these are completed to the necessary deadlines.
• Collating and keep up to date tracking documents and fully complying with our standards.
• Ensuring the Regional and Company procedures are fulfilled in relation to the processing of Subcontractor Payments.
• Assess performance and strive for continuous improvement.
• Understand the step down to the supply chain and enforce where appropriate.
• Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• BSc qualified, or part qualified
• Ideally 3-5 years main contracting experience.

• Good organisational skills.
• Accuracy of administration and compliance with company standards.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Performance against project budgets.
• Problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Must be willing to adapt to business requirements.
• Driving license essential.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities