Trainee Quantity Surveyor

This role is suitable for someone with aspirations to further their career within commercial sector and within the business.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Senior Surveyor and members of the commercial department in managing all costs relating to building projects, saving money where applicable but still maintaining quality of work.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

• Monitor the number of variations on on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts manager in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts.
• Participate in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of monthly job cost analysis data.
• Organise and collate subcontract order documentation, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management.
• Assist with costs analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
• Liaison with internal Accounts Departments to ensure cash flow for forthcoming monthly payment certificates.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.
• Work with Senior Surveyor to analyse costs of subcontractors before work commences.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Allocate work to subcontractors.
• Manage simple subcontractor accounts on a project.
• Analyse labour allocations and maximise cost recovery.
• Value completed work and arrange payments.
• Place requisition orders for items of material or plant as directed by Senior Surveyor.
• Administer and update commercial tracking schedules as required.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

KNOWLEDGE

• A-levels, BTEC or HNC in construction.
• Some knowledge private residential building contracting.
• Demonstrate an interest in construction processes and building methods.

SKILLS

• Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
• To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed figures, calculations and specific building information.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

• Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of Trainee Surveyor and of the image of the company.
• A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
• Be prepared to communicate directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors

WORKING HOURS

• 41 Hours per week
• 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays with a 1-hour unpaid break each day

BENEFITS

• Car Allowance
• 22 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Standard Workplace Pension
• 5 Days Company Sick Pay
• 4pm Finish on a Friday!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person