Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Junior Quantity Surveyor

JOB SUMMARY

We are a family-owned SME construction company working predominantly for private clients. We build new homes, carry out extensions, remodelling and refurbishment work. We also carry out small scale speculative housing developments.

We are now looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the growth and our dedication for continual improvement as part of a well-motivated, personal and tight knit team.

This role offers a chance to become an integral part of a company that's committed to continual improvement and working to be the best in our sector in our region.

Further training and professional development support will be provided.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generally working on between 3 and 10 projects of varying sizes at any one time.

Projects will vary in size, complexity and there will be differing level of information provided to which to work from. The information to work from could be in the form of working drawings with a comprehensive specification to nothing more than planning drawings and sketches, with a client brief.

Coordination with Management and staff to produce a good quotation will be required.

Take off/measure material and labour quantities for the whole project process.

Obtain prices/quotations as required for materials and sub-contract packages.

Schedule materials for deliveries and place orders.

Employ/engage the successful sub-contractors and plan project timings.

Engage with Clients, Architects and Structural Engineers to get an accurate project specification.

Check materials specifications and construction practices with Building Control & Warranty providers to ensure specifications adhere to building regulation/warranty providers conditions.

Carry out monthly valuations on site against the quotations provided.

Raise invoices and valuations.

Daily/weekly updated prices and quotations for changes and additions on sites as they occur.

Strive for the continued improvement of the company, its image, professional standards, quality and general standing in the industry

To actively be involved in taking the business forward over the next 3 years.

This is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The candidate will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and on-going discussions with the company owner.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR;

CRITERIA

Educational

Previous training and a recognised qualification.

Occupational

Training in Quantity Surveying roles, procedures and techniques.

Specific Skills

A positive self-motivated attitude with a passion for continual improvement.

Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills.

Approachable to all.

Personal Qualifications

To maintain a professional persona.

High attention to detail.

Self-motivated, managing own time and working alone where necessary as well as part of a team.

Forward thinking and proactive.

Circumstances

Ability to work as required to achieve objectives.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SALARY:

20,000 - 30,000 or Pro-rata

HOURS:

8.5 hours a day , negotiable start/fiish times

ANNUAL LEAVE:

20 days per year pro rata from starting date, plus bank holidays.

PLACE OF WORK:

North Northamptonshire based office, projects in Northamptonshire, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

Please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter addressing the essential criteria mentioned above and how you are strongly suited to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 20,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person