Job Introduction
A vacancy has arisen for a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor. The role of Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor is to assist the Regional Commercial team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements by being involved in commercial activity. The overarching purpose for this role is to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours where applicable to their relevant qualification and professional discipline in line with their career path development plan.
All sounds great, but why Gleeson's?
First of all, we've been around for well over a hundred years! Gleeson Homes have established themselves as a household name, known for their high quality builds in areas in need of regeneration. We're passionate, collaberative and respectful people, every day we come to work, building homes and changing lives. We really want to invest in our people and see you grow as far as you want to. We offer careers, not just jobs.
So why not keep reading and see if you want to join the team?..
Role Responsibility
To assist the Regional Managing Quantity Surveyor in their daily role and responsibilities, whilst being trained and supported in areas such as the following but not limited to:
- To assist the Regional Managing Quantity Surveyor to ensure that all contracts are run in line with budgetary and specification requirements.
- Preparation and issue of subcontract enquiries. Procurement of quotes, carrying out analysis and negotiation of rates. Communication to include feedback of tender information to subcontractors.
- Assisting the Regional Quantity Surveyor with site visits to carry out progress reports and check on measure.
- Supporting with cost coding of both subcontract and materials information and assisting with negotiations with subcontractors concerning day works, variations, etc.
- Distribution of drawings, schedules and general information to subcontractors.
- Measurement of quantities to aid budgetary compilation using computer software.
The Ideal Candidate
- Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English
- Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office
- Good Organisational skills
- Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively
- Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
- Good verbal and written communication
- Numerical and Literate
Package Description
- Relevant training provided
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme (with company and voluntary contribution)
- Healthshield membership (upon successful completion of probationary period)
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Share Purchase Plan
Why Gleeson?