Assistant QS
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Position Overview & Specifications
The successful Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a thriving construction / refurbishment contractor and will receive unrivalled industry exposure working on a broad variety of projects such as Office, Residential, Retail, Hotel, Health, Commercial and Education.
Duties
- Provide support to the QS/Estimating team on all tender and live projects including client agent services.
- Working within a small but successful team on projects ranging from £.5m and £10m.
- Lead with the estimating of projects to ensure we receive full contract documentation.
- Generally, ensure all matters in relation to the tender are understood, including contract terms and conditions.
Requirements
- Construction experience, or gaining the first step
- Someone who has the capability to work both in a team and independently.
- Degree or Qualification in Quantity Surveyor.
- Ideally have experience within the Assistant QS role.
Hours 08:00 - 17:00
Salary Depending on experience (please inc expected base in application)
Bonus TBA
Office Location - Milton Keynes (must be able to work from this location)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £14,513.52-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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 (£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 Assistant QS roles across CJN'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 £14,514 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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