
Trainee Quantity Surveyor Enderby, England
Job description
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…
- 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
- 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.
