Graduate Quantity Surveyor

An exciting new graduate opportunity has opened up with my client. We are hiring for an award winning, established house builder constructing skilfully designed homes in the South East. My client is renowned for the outstanding quality backed with exceptional customer service. An award winning place to work as they have been ranked as one of the “Top 100” Companies for graduates to work for’ by The Job Crowd, a proud member of The 5% Club (a campaign focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the UK workforce) and once again rated as one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for by Building Magazine.

On offer is a structured graduate training programme with the opportunity to work on a specific site or project along with a graduate rotation programme allowing you to learn about the different departments within the company. A great benefit package is also on off for all our graduates, this includes:
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days with service
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Fully expensed company car
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional training and development (all fees paid)
• Life assurance
• Staff discount scheme and childcare vouchers
• Health screening
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• Occupational Health

The ideal candidate would be a graduate with a degree in quantity surveying (mandatory requirement) who is motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic. You must be a good communication skills and a vital team player as you will be liaising with various departments. Attention to detail is a must as you will have to carry out tasks where minor details cannot be missed. Duties will include:
• preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
• undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
• assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
• performing risk, value management and cost control;
• advising on procurement strategy;
• identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
• allocating work to subcontractors;
• providing advice on contractual claims;
• analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
• valuing completed work and arranging payments;
• maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• understanding the implications of health and safety regulations

This is a rewarding opportunity to start a career in quantity surveying, if this sounds like the right role for you click apply.