Job Description
1. Job Reference: RAAQS090625
2. Job Title: Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing)
3. Rate: £Negotiable DOE + package
4. Location: Derry, Northern Ireland
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Are you looking for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading Social Housing and Property Services Contractor?
VANRATH are recruiting an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to work for a well respected Contractor, based in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Negotiable DOE + package
Package Includes:
5. Employee Perks & Discounts
6. Life Assurance
7. Industry leading health & wellbeing programme
8. Healthcare Cash Plan
9. Long service awards
10. Great opportunities for learning & development
Client:
Our client is a well-respected Property Services Contractor that have been operating for approximately 50 years. They specialise in property alterations and modifications, damage restoration and maintenance projects. They work with Social and Private Housing clients, Property Management Companies, Care Homes, Schools, Councils and Commercial Buildings.
Overview of Role:
The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will be working under the direction and guidance of the Head of Contracts and Senior QS, assisting with the commercial management of Social Housing Maintenance contracts, including site remeasurement, cost management and preparation and submission of costs for individual works orders ranging from minor reactive works through to large scale refurbishment and maintenance projects. This is a great opportunity that will provide the opportunity to work across several contracts and departments to give exposure to various elements, supported by structured, mentored training, providing excellent opportunities for career development.
Key Responsibilities:
11. Estimating, preparation and submission of job costs
12. Assist with the preparation of Cost Value Reconciliation reports
13. Recording and keeping of measurements and records for submission in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy compliance with all relevant documentation i.e. certificates/ photographs before submission for payment.
14. Survey and remeasurement of works on site
15. Issuing contract correspondences in line with processes and timelines
16. Work in accordance with client KPI's particularly Time, Cost and Quality
17. Taking off of quantities from project drawings and specifications
18. Ensure contract administration, quality and valuation of works are in accordance with the contract specifications, whilst achieving business commercial delivery
19. Assist with procuring and managing of subcontractor delivery, building strong client and supply chain relationships by working in a collaborative manner
20. Comply with all health and safety rules and protocols to ensure the safety of yourself and others
21. To perform the job in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, especially the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy
22. Assisting with operational and commercial management of projects
23. Provide contractual and cost advise to operational management and staff
24. Procurement and cost management of Subcontractor packages
25. Ensure detailed records of works are recorded and maintained, that are accurate and auditable and available for submission as required in a timely manner
26. Surveys and costing of proposed works and remeasurement of completed works
27. Assist with quality audit of works from site records to ensure works have been completed to client instructions and contract specifications
28. Preparation and submission of job costs in line with the contract Schedule of Rates
29. Monitoring of internal KPIs ensuring all targets are achieved and maintained
30. Build strong client and supply chain relationships by working in a collaborative manner with good communication channels, ensuring resolutions, repeat business and service
31. Estimating and preparation of tenders
32. Comply with all health and safety rules and protocols to ensure the safety of yourself and others
33. Undertake training and attend meetings as required and for the proper performance of your duties.
The Ideal Person:
Education/ Experience:
34. Working towards achieving a Construction related Foundation degree or similar
35. Effective time and task management
Skills/ Competencies:
36. Strong team-working and interpersonal skills
37. Robust planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail
38. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a cross functional team to complete tasks under strict deadlines
39. A self-motivated individual with a logical approach to problem solving
40. IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office