Trainee Quantity Surveyor Graduate Apprentice

Job description

Job purpose: This is a full-time role, inclusive of 1 day per week at university, as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. You will play a key role in our commercial team, working closely with an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor and a junior member of our team who will work together to mentor and support you in your role. You will work alongside our wider commercial team, who work hand in hand with our Operations and Procurement Teams to ensure effective cost management, planning and delivery of several new build social housing projects in Central Scotland and surrounding areas.

What will I learn? • Liaise with the operational management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues. • Assist in maintaining accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation. • Liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time with support from your Managing Surveyor. • Assist in monitoring progress on site and take a lead in issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales. • Assist in preparing forecasts of cost and value of all trades, including Preliminaries, monitor and report on the same. • Prepare preliminary budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on the same. • Ensure all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification, ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained. • Attend regular meetings with colleagues regarding variations to gain understanding of continuous commercial management before the final account stage. • Assist with estimating as and when required. • Assist in tenders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery. • Assist with the management of subcontractor accounts to ensure accuracy and enhance contract performance. • Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to gain experience and develop a full understanding of the company’s interests • Ensure effective communication with the wider team regarding commercial matters. • Assist the Contracts Manager, as required, securing labour, materials and subcontractors to ensure contracts are completed on time and within budget. • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy. • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Quality Policy and IMS Manual. • At all times, represent the company in the best possible way, be courteous and professional, working to the highest ethical standards. Please note, due to the demands of the university course, you will also be expected to commit personal time to the self-study aspect of the course.

What qualifications or qualities are required? This role is ideally suited to someone who is looking to undertake or has already enrolled in a Quantity Surveying Degree Course, who is looking to develop their practical knowledge and experience within the construction industry while continuing to study. This is an early careers position and could equally suit a school or college leaver or someone looking to change direction in their career and enter a new industry. The ideal candidate will be/have; • Working towards or willing to work towards a relevant degree or qualification • Proficient IT user including standard packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, etc. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective time management skills. • Clear and effective communicator, in-person, via email and in meetings. • Able to set clear objectives for themselves. • Effective negotiation skills. • Budget management skills. • Understanding of H&S requirements and ability to fulfil these. • Hold a current and valid UK driving licence (beneficial but not essential).

Posted 6 days ago