Graduate Quantity Surveyor[1126568]

The Vacancy

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Quantity Surveying? Join our Ringwood team and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of projects, from schools and hospitals to community spaces and commercial builds. At Kendall Kingscott (KK), we will support your development every step of the way with real responsibility from day one, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a clear path towards chartership.

Our inter-disciplinary 1 Team approach sits at the heart of our delivery model, giving you a unique opportunity to thrive in an integrated environment tailored to the evolving demands of the construction industry.

Work on diverse projects across multiple sectors and collaborate with fellow professionals. Through the KK Academy, you will be on a fast track to professional qualification, mentored by seasoned experts, with an industry-leading 86% first-time pass rate.

Be part of our organic growth story: 60% of our management team are homegrown talents, and 75% of graduates who qualified with us have remained employees over the last 10 years. With such excellent retention, we must be doing something right.

Your Role in the Team

• Support senior Quantity Surveyors in delivering commissions across all project stages.
• Assist with cost planning, estimating, and budget management for a variety of construction schemes.
• Prepare tender documentation and help analyze contractor bids under guidance.
• Carry out site visits and help monitor project progress, valuations, and variations.
• Contribute to report preparation and attend client meetings to build confidence and communication skills.

Individual Duties

• Assist with measurement and quantification of materials and works from drawings, specifications, and site visits.
• Gather and review supplier quotations to support cost comparisons and procurement decisions.
• Log and track variations to the contract scope.
• Attend design and coordination meetings to understand how design changes impact cost.
• Assist in preparing order-of-cost estimates and cost plans throughout design stages.
• Support the analysis of tender returns and contribute to tender reports.

Skills and Requirements

• Quantity Surveying graduate (or relevant degree).
• Aspiration and drive to work towards RICS chartership.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Knowledge Of

• MS 365 and Teams.
• Good overall IT literacy.

Kendall Kingscott (KK)

KK is a UK-based, multidisciplinary construction consultancy of architects, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors, principal designers (CDM), principal designers (Building Safety Act), interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other specialists. Our 200-strong team delivers consultancy services throughout the UK.

Across our 60-year history, we have built wide-ranging expertise across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, and retail. From transformative refurbishments and ongoing maintenance to complex extensions and large-scale new builds, we operate across the full project spectrum, offering variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.

Our dynamic team structures provide the collaborative, supportive environment of a small company while offering the benefits and growth opportunities of a larger business. At KK, careers flourish: we maintain low staff turnover, have countless success stories of career progression, impressive training success rates, and strong repeat business. We nurture and develop our people to be the best they can be, providing opportunities to thrive regardless of when you join or in what role.

RSK Group

Kendall Kingscott is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business founded in 1989. RSK has grown considerably and operates as a group of businesses working together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. This strategy builds a strong, resilient business, delivering greater value to clients and more opportunities for employees.

RSK maintains a people-first culture: we employ, develop, and reward talented individuals; promote innovation; and foster a supportive, caring environment for collaboration. We are committed to helping you reach your career aspirations, offering fulfilling and challenging careers, encouraging ongoing growth, and empowering individuals to excel.

Our Culture, Inclusion, and Flexibility

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that embracing and celebrating diversity makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

We provide workplace adjustments to make it easier for people to explore and pursue career opportunities with confidence and recognize that flexibility is key to a thriving workplace. Many office-based positions benefit from flexible working arrangements to help balance professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you are passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Benefits

• Life assurance.
• Hybrid working.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.