Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as a Quantity Surveyor on a Year in Industry placement.
- Work within Skanska's MEP team on diverse projects.
- Develop technical and interpersonal skills with support from mentors.
- Must be studying towards a RICS accredited Quantity Surveying degree.
About the Role
Skanska is a global construction and development company. This is a Year in Industry placement for a Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical, Electrical, & Public Health (MEP) team, potentially working in defence, data centres, external markets and commercial sectors.
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 completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents.
- Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages.
- Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations.
- Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties.
- Undertake other commercial tasks depending on project needs.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Studying towards a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS.
- 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 100+ graduates, apprentices, and interns with networking opportunities.
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams.
- Regular professional and social events.
- Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
- Access to employee networks (Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E, Military, Mental Health & Wellbeing).
- My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme.
