Assistant Surveyor page is loaded## Assistant Surveyorlocations: Tamworthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101013It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*Crest Nicholson's Midlands division are looking for an Assistant Surveyor to join the team working from their Tamworth office.As a leading New Homes Developer with a history of creating well-designed sustainable communities for over 50 years, we're proud to hold a well-regarded capability for delivering award-winning developments, recognised by the NHBC and industry-leading Commercial, Design and Customer Service bodies. Our diverse property portfolio meets the needs of a wide range of purchasers from first-time buyers, to families and investors.As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with Crest, you will be working to ensure timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.**Duties include:*** The identification & procurement of suitable sub-contractors.* The negotiation & letting of subcontracts within required timescales.* Providing the cost-data feedback to Divisional Estimating Department.* Administration & management of the financial aspects of the development.* Reviewing and forecasting the latest cost estimates and reporting.* The relationships with external employers such as Housing Associations undertaking valuations, cash flow forecasts, obtaining warranties, etc.* Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company's Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public's benefit. Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate superior or designated Health & Safety Officer.**Skills and experience we're looking for:*** Assistant Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor or housebuilder* Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work* Knowledge of the Residential Development market* Commercially aware with analytical & proactive approach towards problem solving* Strong ability to negotiate and influence* Excellent communication skills, verbally and written* Pragmatic; able to assess situations by considering the benefits and risks for all parties* Confident in managing suppliers whilst negotiating and agreeing contracts* Builds excellent working relationships* Thrives in a fast-paced environment* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel* CSCS card**Desirable requirements:*** Degree or other technical qualification* Experience in high volume house building, e.g. 200+ units* Experience over qualifications will be considered as we're open to supporting you with qualifications**The Company**Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings.Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.**As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include:*** Competitive Salary* Company Bonus Scheme* Car Allowance* Private pension* Private healthcare and cash plan options* 25 days' annual leave* Cycle to work scheme* Share save scheme* Gym membership discountsWe are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under 'Recruitment Privacy Policy'.*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*#J-18808-Ljbffr