Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor who is ambitious and robust. We are seeking a post holder who has a desire to become an integral part of the team and business. Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally.

You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work.

Responsibilites:

• Assist with the timely procurement of Sub-Contractors.
• Assist with the detailed preparation of Sub-Contract Orders.
• Contribute to the preparation of Monthly Valuations.
• Assist with payment of Sub-Contractors.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly cost reports, turnover forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
• Undertake measurement of works completed on site and office-based measurement from drawings.
• Assist with the preparation of internal & external monthly reports.
• Liaison with all members of the Site team
• Liaison with other Group Companies.
• Assist members of the commercial team with their duties.
• Any ad-hoc duties

Skills/Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above. Maths and English must be at Grade 6 or above.
• Willing to undertake and commit to a 5-year university apprenticeship degree programme
• Polite and approachable with a professional manner.
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Able to get on well with a range of people.
• Lively, enthusiastic, keen to learn new skills, gain hands on experience and achieve formal qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual and conscientious.
• Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Methodical and organised.
• Takes pride in their work and deliver to a consistently high standard.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within the organization.

If you have the skills and expertise required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.