Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Construction - Negotiable Salary

Your new company
One of the UK's leading 5 star house builders who pride themselves on high quality homes with offices and projects throughout the UK and offering the chance for a great career

Your new role
Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Chief Surveyor, you will Assist with commercial and surveying responsibilities for a Site. Assist in compiling all necessary reports and schedules as required, and undertake all general commercial administrative duties, including filing, emails, chasing down emails and phone calls, and ensuring a general tidiness to Commercial presentation. A keen learner, willing to assist with all sub-contractor procedures and processes, materials and goods if, whilst always checking compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.

You will be expected to:

• Assist with updating all cost control procedures as advised, and working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
• Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Responsible for general departmental administration
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
• Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
• Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using company tender procedures
• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS), as advised by line manager
• Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instructions for smaller trades
• Attend team meetings as required
• Complete general departmental administration
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
• Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Group IT systems

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading housing contractors

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 28 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

What you need to do now
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