EQUANS are recruiting for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to be based in Seaham. This is a 12 month FTC, full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.
General Overview
To proactively support the QS / Senior QS on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects in order to control and maximise the companys profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. Understand, implement and adhere to company SHEQ policy and strategy.
Key Accountabilities
1. To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
2. To measure all works accurately
3. Assist QS department in the preparation of final accounts
4. To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
5. Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
6. Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
7. Change management control
8. General day to day administrative duties
9. Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
10. Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
11. To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
12. Maximise value and minimise cost
13. To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
14. To measure all works accurately
15. Assist QS department in the preparation of final accounts
16. To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
17. Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
18. Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
19. Change management control
20. General day to day administrative duties
21. Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
22. Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
23. To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
24. Maximise value and minimise cost.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
25. Pension Scheme
26. 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
27. Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
28. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
29. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
30. Gym membership discounts
31. Cycle to work scheme
32. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Who are we looking for?
Key Skills
33. GCSE Maths & English
34. Construction based BTEC or NVQ
35. HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course.
36. Competent with all Microsoft packages and IT
Key Attributes
37. Flexibility
38. Ability to work under pressure
39. Working to deadlines
40. Organised
Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly, employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.