Commercial Apprentice

Job Introduction

Gleeson are looking for a Commercial Apprentice to assist the Regional Quantity Surveyor with the financial responsibility for specific developments within their region. Throughout your training you will be exposed to all aspects of the construction process of our new homes from conception through to completion.

Role Responsibility

To assist the Regional 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 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

• Must have a minimum Grade C GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• Strong personal organisational skills
• Computer literate, ideally with experience of Microsoft Excel

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
• The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleesons

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.  

Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.

As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.

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