Quantity Surveyors

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd; Crossbush; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company car

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Training programmes

Cycle-to-work

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Social calendar

Charity events

Job summary

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to support Senior Quantity Surveyors on civil engineering schemes in West Sussex and Hampshire. You will assist with plans, budgets, bills of quantities and on-site measurements, while developing cost control and risk evaluation skills.

The role requires a UK driving licence, eligibility to work in the UK, and a degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management with relevant placement experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate with undergraduate or Masters in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or similar).
• 1 year experience in industrial placement or post graduate work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance to Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Assist with preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation.
• On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required.
• Assist with identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control.
• Cost analysis of maintenance and repair work.
• Feasibility studies of client requests.
• Assist with preparation of estimates and evaluating sub-contractors' quotations.
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors.
• Assist with providing evidence for resolution of disputes.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Numeracy skills

Highly organised

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

To strengthen our Southern team, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor who will support our Senior Quantity Surveyors in the region. The role will be working on interesting civil engineering schemes and projects can include highways, infrastructure, bridges, and general heavy civils. This role will be working in the West Sussex / Hampshire area. Duties:

• Provide general assistance to Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Assist with preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• On-site measurement and measurement of drawings as required
• Assist with identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control
• On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• Feasibility studies of client's requests
• Assist with preparation of estimates
• Assist with analysing sub-contractors' quotations
• Assist with preparation and agreeing variation accounts
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub-contractors
• Assist with providing evidence for resolution of disputes
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Graduates holding an undergraduate or Masters degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management (or similar) with 1 year experience either in an industrial placement year or post graduate.
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK without restriction
• Highly organised individual with great negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English and be able to demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving
• Ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment
• Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy skills.
• Must have experience of working in a civil engineering environment and undertaking the commercial function for active contracts.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don't just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• 'The Great Escape' - leaving work early every Friday!