Group Metropolitan Ltd
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £80M. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business, expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.
About the role:
The recent growth of the business has highlighted the need to add further depth to the Commercial department. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support, maintain commercial information and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s objectives.
Type of contract: Permanent
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Department: Commercial
Hours: 7am - 4pm
Location: Canary Wharf
Salary: Competitive
Requirements:
- 2-3 years experience in a similar role
- Quantity Surveying degree (desirable or working towards)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project level
- Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
- Update the monthly cost and commercial plans
- Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
- Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Metropolitan with commercial risks identified
- Ensure that the supply chain are engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
- Build and maintain good relationships with clients and subcontractors
- Prepare applications for payment
- Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
- Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams
- Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with targets
- Share best practice with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them
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Benefits:
- Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
- Private Healthcare.
- Private Dental Insurance.
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Life Insurance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Length of Service reward scheme.
- Tradepoint discount scheme.
Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.
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