The RoleWe are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial Projects team based in Longbridge, Birmingham.As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support to senior surveying staff on one or a number of projects to ensure that projects are procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations.This is a full time permanent role working Monday to Friday. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your Commercial career, you will be working within a very experienced supportive team and training will be provided.The CustomerThis will be working within our well-established Retrofit and Capital Works Projects division working on refurbishment contracts for the Central and South region.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssistant Quantity Surveyor duties and responsibilities will include the following:* Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract* To provide efficient and professional support to the Retrofit and Capital Works Projects division (this will include High Risk, High and Low rise social housing external refurbishment projects).* Input of timely and accurate information, including direct operative and subcontractor/supplier information and the application of the schedule of rates* Cost allocation of purchase orders and invoices including checking against order values* Monitoring and analysis of management information relating to material and subcontractor spend* Supporting the SQS in the preparation and timely reporting of information including: Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control* Assist with the procurement for the project which will include sending out enquiries, vetting subcontractors, agreeing costs in-line with budgets with subcontractors & consultants, placing contractual orders and appointments., creating orders on the accounts system* Check subcontract and consultant payments and raise payments including payment/payless notices within the applicable contractual payment terms* Onboarding suppliers, this will include overseeing subcontractor order compliance* Maintain a high-quality telephone manner* Provide direct support to the commercial management function* Attend where required meetings with stakeholders i.e. internal, client, subcontract and designWhat You Will NeedEssential criteria:* Proven experience of working at Assistant QS level* Experience within the Construction/Refurbishment sector* Excellent numeracy and organisation skill* Use data interrogation skills* Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)* Basic contractual awareness* Negotiating and communication skillsDesired criteria:* Knowledge of NHF SOR codes* Commercial contractor exposure* Previous social housing repairs, refurbishment experienceBenefitsAssistant Quantity Surveyor permanent benefits include:* Competitive salary based on experience with profit related yearly bonus* Motor Expenditure Allowance (£4,000)* Option to opt into Salary sacrifice car lease scheme* Private pension * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave* Annual pay reviews* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System* Private healthcare and dental care* Cycle to work scheme* Retail and mobile phone provider discountsWho We AreWe are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. If you would like support with your application please contact Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.JBRP1_UKTJ