About UK Gas Services
UK Gas Services Ltd is a long established Leicester based SME specialising in social housing, property refurbishment, and planned and responsive maintenance. Our work spans a varied range of housing and construction services, including:
- Void and empty property refurbishments
- Planned maintenance and responsive repairs
- General construction and refurbishment projects
We are looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Services team and support the commercial management of our new and existing projects. This is an opportunity for someone with around two years of relevant experience who is keen to build their skills, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a busy and supportive business.
The Role
Working closely with our senior commercial and operational teams, you will support the financial and commercial management of void refurbishments, responsive and planned works. You will gain practical experience across the commercial lifecycle, from estimating, pricing and procurement through to valuations, variations, cost reporting, cost-value reconciliation and final accounts. The role would suit someone who is commercially minded, organised and eager to learn, with an interest in construction, property maintenance and the commercial side of project delivery.
What We Offer
- Salary of £35,000+ per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory/public holidays.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Practical experience across a diverse range of construction projects and maintenance.
- Support and mentoring from experienced commercial colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop quantity surveying and commercial skills, take on increasing responsibility and progress within the business.
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution within a growing SME, with exposure to a broad range of commercial activities.
- We support and encourage further education and continuous personal development sponsored by the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing quotations, estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
- Support the commercial management of projects from initial costing through to final account.
- Measure and price works using drawings, specifications and schedules of rates.
- Monitor labour, material and subcontractor costs against project budgets.
- Assist with preparing and reviewing valuations and applications for payment.
- Identify, record and help price variations and additional works.
- Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Support procurement and subcontractor administration, including reviewing accounts.
- Assist with monthly financial reports, cost forecasts, cost-value reconciliation and profitability analysis.
- Maintain accurate project cost records and commercial documentation.
- Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities to improve performance.
- Liaise with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Attend project and site meetings when required.
- Support effective contract administration and develop an understanding of client requirements and contractual obligations.
- Assist with the day-to-day commercial management of multiple projects and programmes.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with good attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive attitude, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn.
- The ability to work independently when required and as part of a small team.
Desirable
Around two years’ relevant experience in quantity surveying, estimating, commercial administration or a related construction role.
- A degree, HNC, HND or other relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or currently working towards one.
- An understanding of construction contracts, procurement, project costing, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Experience with NHF SORs and social housing or local authority contracts would be a particular advantage. However, support and development will be available for the right candidate.
How to Apply
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career in a busy, supportive Leicester based business, we would like to hear from you. Please apply below with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and career aspirations.
