Job Description

: Assistant / Graduate QS

Pharoah Group is one of the largest & leading suppliers of commercial fencing & landscaping contractors in the Southeast of England, primarily specialising in the commercial sector. Due to continued success and growth, we are developing our Fencing & Landscaping divisions. We value our employees and actively encourage our employees to progress further and advance their careers within the group.

We are seeking the right individual to join our commercial team to carry out surveying tasks and be trained up in complete life-cycle of our works from tender to final account. Utilising various software systems and working alongside our operations team to learn what it takes to be a Quantity Surveyor in the construction sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are some of the bests in their field and to contribute to the success of the business.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 5 pm.

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary Dependant on experience.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.

Career development and training opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Job Type:

Full-time.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Helping maintain tender database & estimating software. Assist the procurement team by raising purchase orders & recording info on shared excel document(s). Follow up on submitted quotations via telephoning/emailing clients for feedback. Maintain accurate records of work orders (eg. Contract variations) across excel spreadsheets & software. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Communication / document control - distribute drawings/specifications to operational teams, informing clients of delivery dates, use of online booking-in systems, etc. Monitoring compliance with contract obligations and driving value and innovation from the supply chain. Working in partnership with current company contract managers. Ensure projects are completed within the projected budget. Forecast the cost of the varied materials needed for the project. Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly. Procure or agree the services of contractors and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project. Measure, value and bill the work done on site. Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers. Select and/or source construction materials. Write reports.
Experience & Qualifications:

Someone with a keen eye for detail who can work in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience within the construction, fencing or landscaping industry would be advantageous. Knowledge & understanding of construction industry standards & processes. Fully computer literate and able to learn new software quickly. Experience of MS Excel and Word is essential. Have strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence to speak to various persons at different levels and competencies. Adaptable and willing to learn. Be able to work on their own initiative but always remembering they are working as part of a team. Presentable and good organisation skills. Possess a clean UK driving licence and/or be able to attend an office-based role daily.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person