Junior Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
We are professional, agile and collaborative.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities
We are looking for a Trainee/Assistant/Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our consultancy firm. The successful candidate will be Assisting the QS/Director with creating and maintaining project forecasts, negotiating rates, compiling bids, reviewing contracts and managing budgets. An ideal candidate should be an organized worker who is able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain strong time management and shows a solid commitment to quality assurance in all their work.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Check that the total amount of construction materials are correct, and report problems to Chief Quantity Surveyor and Construction Workerager.
- Calculate the total amount of materials required for a construction project and ensure that the materials are purchased at the best prices possible.
- Research the costs of materials, hire external contractors to help on difficult projects, and manage any legal matters that may arise during construction.
- Perform financial analysis of construction projects., in order to ensure that projects remain within budget, and that all payments from clients are directed to subcontractors in an efficient manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Quantity Surveyor roles across CH Surveying Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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