Key Takeaways
- Assist in the administration and management of project costs and contracts.
- Work on water and wastewater projects across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions.
- Join a 2-year Graduate Development Programme with technical training and networking opportunities.
- Requires an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrollment on an accredited part-time postgraduate degree.
About the Role
The role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is to assist in the administration and management of costs and contracts relating to projects. This will involve all aspects of work from tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving required standards and quality. You will work under the close direction and supervision of a senior quantity surveyor.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures.
- Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
- Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
- Assist in the preparation of Project Control Reporting including project cost & value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts.
- Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract.
- Assist with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report.
- Undertake record-keeping including collating site records, preparing meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
- Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
- Contribute to Value management / value engineering.
- Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
- Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of the Contract Leader / Project Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Proactive in self-development and professional qualification.
- Understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
- Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts.
- Experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management.
Desirable
- Experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
- Assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an RICS/CICES accredited degree, or be enrolled on an accredited part-time postgraduate degree with relevant experience.
Desirable
- Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES.
Graduate Development Programme
Join our 2-year Graduate programme for technical development and opportunities to grow personal confidence and leadership skills. You’ll work alongside your team to deliver projects across the infrastructure sector, learning and building your career step by step.
The programme includes networking with other graduates, engaging modules and activities, and support from your line manager. You’ll also have the chance to influence future recruitment programmes.