Trainee/Intermediate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee/Intermediate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor
For over 30 years, COMPCO has been at the forefront of protecting people and property from fire. As the UKβs largest independently owned fire-engineering company, COMPCO has the expertise, resources and stability to meet the needs of clients and projects of any scale.
You will be responsible for providing all necessary support as directed for all QS functions across the Company & Regional offices. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for real career progression.
COMPCO is committed to attracting, developing and retaining people of the highest calibre to continue the provision of service excellence and maximise added value to our customers.
The role:
- To work with the QS Management and team, in commercial & contractual liaison & support to all functions/departments
- To visit project sites to gather & record necessary commercial & contractual information
- The creation of project documentation for Quality Assurance compliance.
- Pricing and Issuing Variation documentation to clients.
- Negotiation of Final accounts in conjunction with the contracts team
- Responsible for issuing applications and invoices for the contracts department.
- Responsible for debt & retention chasing for the Hamilton contracts & small works.
- Assisting in the management of cash flow on projects including preparation of financial information for Managers and assist in the identification, management & preparation of financial variations.
- Assisting in monitoring & recording contract control activities and update/amend as necessary & accurately record and process related documents and records.
- To provide administrative support in connection with all QS functions.
- To Build and maintain customer confidence and build long term relationships with clients
- Developing an understanding of the full range of products and services offered by Compco Fire.
- Developing an understanding of all relevant standards and codes of practice.
- Continued self-development in role.
Role Requirements
- Experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably in a Construction or M&E environment would be preferred
- Show an aptitude towards good logic, analytical and numerical skills
- Minimum of grade βCβ Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying
- Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
- Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- Company Car or Car Allowance, dependent on experience and overall remuneration.
- Company Auto enrolment pension
- Private Medical Insurance (after probationary period)
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Service Awards
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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 Trainee/Intermediate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles across Compco Fire Systems LTD'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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