Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain experience as a Quantity Surveyor on award-winning public and private sector construction projects.
- Develop technical and interpersonal skills with support from mentors.
- Must be studying towards an RICS accredited Quantity Surveying degree or similar construction qualification.
- This is a summer placement role in London.
About the Role
Skanska is a global construction and development company. This summer placement offers the chance to gain experience as a Quantity Surveyor, contributing to projects that aim to be healthier, greener, and more inclusive.
What you'll do:
- Help minimise project costs to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
- Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives.
- Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns.
- Procure trade contract packages, including detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents.
- Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages.
- Work within the projects commercial team, measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, and completing interim and final account valuations.
- Prepare contractual documents, including scopes and sub-contract warranties.
- Undertake other commercial tasks as required by project needs.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Studying towards a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. Applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds will be considered.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Values-driven and passionate about sustainability.
- Commercially minded.
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking.
What we offer:
- Join a community of over 100 graduates, interns, and apprentices.
- Opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams.