Trainee Quantity Surveyor Blackpool, England
Job description
Vacancy:-
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Permanent monthly Contract – Full time immediate start
About Parkinson: Parkinson was formed in 1934 and has gained a reputation for delivering high quality construction projects. Our sectors include education, health, commercial, industrial, heritage and leisure.
The Role: A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute individual to join our current team of Quantity Surveyors in a trainee role.
The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Blackpool and will work alongside the Quantity Surveyors on projects in the North West Region.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:-
- Assisting Quantity Surveyors in the estimating procedure
- Gather and analyse subcontractors quotes and support the process of placing orders
- Support the Quantity Surveyors in the process of Cost and Value reconciliation and in the preparation of reports
- Support process of measures, re-measures and substantiation for valuations
- Support the Quantity Surveyors in the extension of time/programme issues in respect of financial claims
- Support the Quantity Surveyors in the maintenance of subcontractors accounts, including issue of relevant certificates
- Client liaison involving support in the settlement of final accounts.
The personal qualities and competencies required are:-
- To be results focused with an assertive approach to work
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written whilst demonstrating a clear ability to be an active listener and questioner
- Demonstrate clear commercial awareness
- Able to works as part of a team focussed on producing a quality project
- To be self motivated with the ability to use and work under own initiative
- The ability to respond promptly to external and internal demands
- To carry out all work with pride, professionalism and expertise
- Computer literate
- Construction experience is desirable
Qualifications:
- A levels or Level 3 equivalent qualification
- HNC Level 4 in Construction and the Built Environment is desirable
Salary will be set depending on the skills and competencies of the successful candidate as outlined at interview.
To apply for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter by email to:
F Parkinson Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
