Company Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen here at Kingston Landscape Group with the expansion of our Commercial Department based out of our new head office in Egham. The company are growing their team and would like to take on an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role reports directly to the Senior QS and Commercial Manager, with room for this role to expand as the company grows.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the Commercial Department
• Producing applications for payment
• Ensuring payments are received in line with applications and dealing with any queries
• Costing Variations and valuing change
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders
• Assisting the operations team with commercial matters
• Assisting with cost reports
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Studying for degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field, preferred but not essential
•  GCSE / A LEVEL Minimum.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office & Excel.
• Good fundamental understanding of maths essential.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence a benefit but not essential

Abilities & Skills

• Suitable candidates must be highly motivated & hard-working, a candidate who is keen to grow their career within the Company.
• Organisational skills and time management essential for the role
• Can work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ownership – takes responsibility for tasks and takes pride in achievement.

Salary

The salary on offer for this position is dependent upon previous experience.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time – Based in Egham, Surrey

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Discount
• On-site parking
• Private Healthcare
• Company Events
• Attendance Bonus Scheme
• Birthday vouchers

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Quantity Surveying: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter along with your CV to abbey@klguk.com