Lindum BMS (Building Maintenance Services) undertakes smaller new build and refurbishment jobs up to £2m as well as a designated maintenance service for a variety of clients in Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. We are currently seeking an Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join the existing Maintenance Team, which specifically focuses on minor adaptations, renovation works and planned and reactive maintenance.
The role is permanent full-time, 40 hours per week (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday) and based at our offices on Lindum Business Park in North Hykeham, Lincoln. Our offices are large enough to social distance, so you will be expected to be in the office on a full-time basis. A full driving licence is essential as the role will involve work-related travel.
As well as a rewarding career opportunity and negotiable salary based on experience, skills and qualifications, we can offer a competitive benefits package including pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme, employee discounts and free on-site parking as well as personal and professional learning and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will assist our experienced QS to identify and assess work enquiries, collate information, Assist with subcontract procurement and payments, cost management, valuations, pricing of jobs and cost value reporting.
We are ideally seeking someone with some previous experience in Quantity surveying in the construction and building industry or a trainee or assistant looking to further their career. Whilst a formal qualification is not essential, the role would suit a candidate who has completed or is currently working towards a Higher Education qualification in a construction-related subject (HNC, HND, and Degree) or other equivalent industry-recognised qualification. Knowledge of contractual matters would be an advantage.
We are also open to applications from candidates from a practical trade-based background with experience pricing up works including take offs, managing budgets and costs and has a sound understanding of the building process, construction materials and health and safety.
‘The difference is our people’ and above all we are seeking someone with the right skills and attitude. The role will involve regular client contact, so you must be well presented, friendly and professional with a customer-focused attitude to ensure requirements are understood and delivered to the client’s satisfaction.
You will need to be good with numbers and have an eye for detail. You must be able to work efficiently on your own but have good communication skills and the confidence to seek assistance when required. Training on software packages will be provided but you will need to be IT literate (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel etc).
