Graduate Quantity Surveyor Overview
Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor/Project Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Graduate QS will assist Quantity, Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Surveyors in their duties.
Responsibilities
Tender
* Assist the Bid team as appropriate, tasks may include:
* Compilation of subcontractor enquiry documentation
* Comparison of returned subcontract quotations
* Recording and archiving all tender documentation for project handover
Pre‑Construction
* Be involved, where possible, with the tender handover to the project team
* Understand the project you are working on and relevant constraints
* Review the tender offer and tender documents to develop an understanding of content and meaning
* Review tender book allowances, risk and scopes; develop an understanding of the content and identify additional areas of risk and scope
* Understand the subcontract/self‑delivery split of the works to be delivered
* Assist with reallocation of tender book allowances where necessary
* Understand the tender programme, constraints and logic
Subcontract and Consultants Management
* Assist in the accurate measurement of subcontractor works
* Ensure records are kept of subcontractor work and validate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor
* Prepare subcontract payment notices for approval
* Produce subcontract payments for approval on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality
* Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation, are made timely and follow the correct governance and approval process
* Assist in the compilation of specific subcontractor liabilities and accruals
Commercial General
Cost, value & cash and project controls/contract knowledge and administration will be developed through exposure to project documentation and governance.
Qualifications
* Completed at least one year industrial placement as a trainee QS (if Graduate QS)
* Engaged in ongoing professional development (CPD)
* Full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to work on projects nationwide as a national business
Equal Opportunity
We promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity, recognising the differences that exist between all people irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender (including transgender), age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships) or part‑time status.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts
* Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
* Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health and financial support
* 24/7 virtual GP service
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