Quantity Surveyor (FTC)

Quantity Surveyor (FTC) Aberdeen

Places for People
Full Time Aberdeen 10.56 - 0.00 GBP hour Today
Job description

Reporting Group: Developments Scotland Developments Scotland At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! More about your role Please note - This is a Fixed Term position until October 24 You will be responsible for understanding, quantifying, budgeting and managing the costs of the building work involved in a construction project. You work will depend on the development cycle of the site and may start with working with architects to identify the resources and materials, allocating work out to suppliers, partners and ors. On occasion you stay with the project through to the end, monitoring the progress of plans and keeping the Senior Quantity Surveyor fully updated and reporting on the results. Being a Quantity Surveyor requires a good working knowledge of the construction industry and a strong interest in keeping up with new developments. There can be some overlap, but the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in Places Developments will vary according to the stage of the project you're working on, meaning this is be a fast-paced and varied role. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you You will require an appropriate qualification in the built environment, ideally RICS or studying towards. You will however need a good understanding of construction and development, focused on pre-construction. You will also require commercial and financial acumen with the ability to competently manage and track expenditures, financial goals and budgets. This role is highly collaborative and you will need the ability to work as part of a close knit management team and manage numerous activities / projects simultaneously - both short and long term. You will work with a number of internal and external stakeholders and will need to be able to evidence at interview where you have built long-term relationships using your strong influencing and negotiation skills. The Benefits. We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave Annual Bonus Company Car/Allowance Overtime as and when required Training and development What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected]. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. Places for People

Quantity Surveyor (FTC)
Places for People

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