The Role
Due to continued success and future business growth, Avant Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our team at the West Yorkshire head office in Wakefield. You will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the surveying field, gaining valuable on‑the‑job experience underpinned by an apprenticeship qualification. Working in partnership with our preferred training provider, you will be enrolled on a day release apprenticeship programme, studying towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying.
Key duties and requirements
* 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 processes.
* 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.
Who are we looking for?
* 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 performance bonus
* Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme)
* Private Healthcare
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Exclusive Avant Discount Platform
Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date.
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