Tra inee Quantity Surveyor
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our team based at our West Midlands head office in Coleshill, Birmingham.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Develop a strong understanding of Quantity Surveying principles, practices, and procedures through on-the-job learning and training, supported by the regional Commercial team.
* Process subcontractor orders, invoice payments and variations using Excel and the Group ERP system – COINS, with the support and guidance of the project Quantity Surveyor.
* Attend developments and assist the Quantity Surveyor in carrying out bi‑monthly valuation process.
* Liaise with sub‑contractors in relation to day‑to‑day queries whilst also assisting the Quantity Surveyor with onsite subcontractor meetings.
* Assist with preparation of tenders and provide support with the procurement of sub‑contractors.
* Liaise with the development site teams and assist with any day‑to‑day queries.
* Assist the Quantity Surveyor with new site tenders, including preparing subcontractor tender analysis documents and supporting accurate project costings.
* Create new site records on COINS.
* Assist with basic quantity take‑offs and measurement tasks to support cost planning and estimating.
* Manage directly employed weekly payments for subcontractor trades.
* Attend the bi‑monthly valuation meetings and assist the Quantity Surveyor in formulating valuation packs.
* Update build cost documents and orders on the system, following agreed price changes.
* Contribute to identifying cost savings and assist with cost control.
Qualifications and requirements
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English grade 4 or above (Grade C) or an equivalent.
* A willingness to learn and undertake an agreed qualification alongside the responsibilities listed above.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
* Competent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to work in both a team environment as well as independently using your own initiative.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Discretionary bonus.
* On‑the‑job support from our experienced team of Commercial professionals.
* Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme.
* Private healthcare.
* Company pension.
* Life assurance.
* Other benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform.
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success.
We reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date.
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