Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Freedom's Network Services team are looking for an additional Assistant Quantity Surveyor to be based in Basildon, Essex. Reporting into the Commercial Manager and working within the Commercial Team, this role will support the business unit by assisting with the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Networks business. This includes electrical, OHL and civil works under a large long-term framework. In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Submission and management of quotations to the client
• Work with the Operations Team for valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers
• Submit and manage invoicing with assistance from the Commercial Team
• Assist with forecasts and budgets
• Complete project reviews with the Operations Team
• Manage overdue applications and debt
• Take ownership of allocated tasks and demonstrate a proactive approach to workload management.
• Liaise with Operational Team to ensure commercial actions are tracked through to completion and all required information is obtained in a timely manner.
• Attend Client progress meetings
• Follow procedures for Client work approval
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel
• Supply chain management
• Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement, We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of timewith plenty of notice.If you require any accommodations to participatein the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
  
  Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential
• Working knowledge in Microsoft packages such as word, excel and outlook - Essential
• Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential
• Experience with working on OHL/Electrical Engineering and Construction projects - Desirable
  
  Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.