Trainee Quantity Surveyor Broxbourne, East of England, England
Vistry Group PLC
Full Time
Broxbourne, East of England, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Role Overview:
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.
In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Home Counties North at our office in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
As our Trainee Quantity Surveyor you will will provide support to the wider Surveying and Estimating team and gain experience across an array of Commercial activities whilst gaining experience, training and relevant qualifications to further your professional career.
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Agile working arrangements possible for this role
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
- Private Healthcare
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
- Sharesave scheme
- Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
- Support with a professional membership
- Denplan, GymFlex and many more…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- A high level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and logical approach to your work; a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desirable for the role
- Ability to learn new computer systems such as Xpedeon (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/ForProjects (document storage and tender preparation)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a wider team, prioritising and organising your own workload
- A keenness to learn and develop in your role, both practically through the nature of the work and also by obtaining relevant academic qualifications as required
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Minimum of GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- The desire and aptitude to begin working towards a professional Quantity Surveying qualification
More about the Trainee Quantity Surveyor role…
- Receive an introduction to the role of a Quantity Surveyor and a general grounding in the construction process through understanding Commercial techniques, an introduction to our standard documents and software and familiarisation with our product and on-site practice through site visits
- Liaise with the wider Surveying team to establish requirements for pre-contract expenditure and strategic procurement, assisting the Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor where required
- Work alongside the wider Surveying and Estimating team to determine allowances in tender sum for specification and employer’s requirements, understanding our processes and procedures
- Assist in agreeing the selection of suitable subcontractors for works packages and maintaining and reviewing the approved list of subcontractors in accordance with company procedure
- Assist in the preparation of Production Forecast cash flow and monitor client cashflows on a monthly basis where appropriate
- Assist with the preparation of tender evaluations (F-G_COM-9.21 Sub-contractor standing Information (A1-C1) & F-G-COM-9.7 Tender Evaluation Form (A6)) for approval/signing by the authorised signatory
- Assist in the agreement of subcontractor interim and final accounts, including any variations, and working on the preparation of monthly cost to completes and other financial information
- Assist in the application of retention releases in accordance with relevant contract retention release clauses
- Assist with the processing of subcontractor payments on a monthly basis
- Assist in keeping the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties
- Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider team
Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.
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Vistry Group PLC
https://www.vistrycareers.co.uk
West Malling, United Kingdom
Greg Fitzgerald
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Construction
2020
