Company Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen at Kingston Landscape Group (KLG) within the Commercial Department based out of Egham at our HQ. The company would like to take on a Quantity Surveyor. The role reports directly to the Senior Management team, with room for this role to expand as the company grows. KLG are a Soft and Hard Landscaping contractor predominantly servicing main contractors and developers across central London and the surrounding areas.
Key responsibilities
- Take ownership of contractual and commercial aspects on multiple projects
- Assisting the operations team with commercial matters
- Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders
- Dealing with change, including variations and add and omit schedule
- Preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients
- Ensuring payments are received in line with applications and dealing with any queries
- Preparing and presenting CVR and Project Profitability reports
- Managing cost control/cost mitigation across all live projects
- Attending pre order meetings and client meetings as required
- Ensuring projects are in line with budgets and profit margins
- Assisting with procurement of materials
- Recording variations and including them in applications for payment
- Maintain accurate and organised project documentation, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Quantity Surveying: 1-2 years
- Diploma or Higher Education preferred but not essential
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office & Excel.
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 £40-45k, dependent upon previous experience.
Benefits
- Private Healthcare through Benenden
- Pension Scheme
- Attendance Bonus
- Staff Parties (Christmas / Summer / Fireworks Parties)
- Birthday Vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- 8 hours office based
- Monday to Friday
- Permanent, Full-time
Send your CV and covering letter to abbey@klguk.com
