Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced Surveyors

Long-term career progression

Hands-on exposure to live projects

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Faversham, Kent team on a full-time basis. You will support senior surveyors on live projects and contribute to cost plans, budgets and tendering processes while developing technical and client-facing skills.

A relevant degree is essential; placement or graduate experience is advantageous. The role offers hands-on project exposure and a clear path to increased responsibility and long-term career

Qualifications

• Relevant degree essential.
• Placement year/internship or graduate position advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support senior surveyors with the delivery of live projects.
• Assist with project documentation, reports and commercial information.
• Assist with cost plans, estimates and project budgets.
• Support tendering, procurement and contractor enquiries.
• Attend site visits, project meetings and client meetings.
• Assist with valuations, variations and project cost reporting.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility as experience develops.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying/Building Surveying/Construction Management

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Faversham, Kent

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum

Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint a Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team, based full-time from their Faversham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career Surveyor looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy environment.

Working alongside experienced Surveyors, you will gain hands-on exposure to live projects while developing your technical, commercial and client-facing skills. The business is looking for an ambitious individual who wants to learn, take on increasing responsibility and build a long-term career within the industry.

A relevant construction or surveying degree is essential for this position.

The Role

As a Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support senior members of the team across a range of projects and surveying activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting experienced Surveyors with the delivery of live projects.
• Assisting with project documentation, reports and commercial information.
• Supporting the preparation of cost plans, estimates and project budgets where required.
• Assisting with tendering, procurement and contractor enquiries.
• Attending site visits, project meetings and client meetings.
• Assisting with valuations, variations and project cost reporting.
• Monitoring project progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting senior team members with the successful delivery of projects.
• Developing your knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery and commercial processes.
• Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your experience develops.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is keen to establish and develop their career within construction and property consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related construction/property discipline - essential.
• Previous industry experience through a placement year, internship or graduate position would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within surveying and construction consultancy.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities.
• Confidence working with clients, contractors and other construction professionals.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a professional team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £25,000 and £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time position based from the Faversham, Kent office.
• Opportunity to join an established construction consultancy.
• Hands-on exposure to live construction and property projects.
• Support and mentoring from experienced Surveyors.
• Excellent opportunity for professional and technical development.
• Increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
• Long-term career progression within the business.