Trainee Quantity Surveyor

A rare opportunity has become available for a trainee quantity surveyor with an Exeter based construction business. Joining a well-respected company who have an excellent reputation in the market, for delivering  high quality projects, low staff turnover and excellent feedback!

The company is prepared to fully fund you through a HNC/HND or apprenticeship route to become a surveyor. The remit to join them is fairly open, you will just need to be prepared to complete the above study whilst working, likely to be on day release, and have a keen interest in becoming a quantity surveyor within the construction industry! If this sounds like you, please read on……



Snap shot of duties:

• Carrying out site measures and working closely with the Surveyor.
• Assisting the QS in pricing of non-standard client extras, updating of the Cost of Sales in the Viability Manager and with the production of H & S packs for Housing Association plots.
• Checking database and updating CRM system
• Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates working closely with the Surveyor, including maintaining the databases and distributing information.
• Paying designated utility bills including liaison with sales and utility company to ensure readings are correct.
• Assisting the Surveyor/Construction Director in updating build completion dates via company system as necessary.
• Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form.
• Paying designated invoices and applications in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures.
• Site booking in administration, including liaison with the Site Surveyor and Payroll, checking rates and record bookings etc.
• Assisting the QS with the production of information for Code for Sustainable Homes.
• Making general material enquiries and assisting the Surveyor with material procurement and reporting as necessary.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be regularly attending site visits.
• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Keen interest in starting a career in surveying or recently started in the industry.
• Wanting to start either a HNC/D in construction/surveying or potentially going down an apprenticeship route
• Computer literate
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn.
• Team Player
• Motivated individual

 

In return the company can offer a salary which will increase with experience, full funding for your study, pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, full training and support, staff discounts and an early finish on a Friday!

The client is also happy to consider under graduate, currently studying towards a relevant degree in construction or surveying or have recently graduated and now looking for your first role!


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Job title: Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Location: Exeter:
Type: Permanent