A bit about the role … We’re looking for a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team working on social housing projects. If you’re passionate about building communities and want to kick-start your career in a role that makes a real difference, this could be the perfect fit. A bit about us … Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. We don’t just refurbish homes, we create communities and we’re committed to making positive change for people. We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire What you will be responsible for… Prepare and manage cost estimates and budgets Monitor project progress and control costs throughout the lifecycle Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making Manage, review and authorise operative wages aligned to operative productivity review with the Contracts Manager. Work with the Contracts Managers to review and approve Sub-Contractor valuations. Manage, review and process all instructions, variations, requests for information and the like as required to both progress the project and value any departures from the original contract value. Create, review, manage and complete cash flow forecasts, cost reporting and Cost/Value Reconciliation Reports as required for monthly operational and commercial internal review meetings What we’d like from you… Degree qualified or equivalent. At least 2 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar sector/project environment Experience of managing inter-departmental relationships including process and resource understanding Experience of resource management related to project performance and commercial awareness Experience of commercial process and delivery to the required legislative and quality standards Excellent communication and people skills IT skills and proficiency in MS office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work in a team and independently to a high level of accuracy Good planning and organisational skills Flexibility and receptiveness to change Full and valid driving licence What we’ll give you … This is a great opportunity to work for a family business that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves. In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a comprehensive pension; generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development. Ready to join Team Connolly? If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.