Alongside this role you will be completing the course Surveying > Level 4-6

Choose from the following

• Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management at Ulster University
• Construction Engineering with Surveying at South West College
• Construction Engineering with Surveying at Northern Regional College
• Construction (Quantity Surveying) at Southern Regional College

As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop we are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be based within our Building  division and will provide support to our existing Site Management team and subsequently various projects across our Building business unit

As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop we are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be based within our Building  division and will provide support to our existing Site Management team and subsequently various projects across our Building business unit.

The Trainee Quantity Surveyor shall:

•        Assist in preparation and submission of project interim valuations/assessments.

•        Assist in preparation and submission of variations / compensation events.

•        Assist in preparation of interim cost reports including P/L report.

•        Assist in preparation of cost to complete forecasts and final revenue forecasts.

•        Assist in preparation and issue of subcontract documents.

•        Assist in re-measure of BoQ items and subcontractors.

•        Assist in issue of subcontract payment notifications.

•        Accompany the QS in meeting with and Payment of subcontractor / subcontractor accounts as and when required.

•        Assist in preparation and submission of Final Account to Employers Representative.  Accompany the QS in Liaising with Employers Representative with regards to anticipated Final Account figure.

•        Assist in reporting on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.

•        Assist in negotiation of rates/prices with labour only subcontractors.

•        Assist in reviewing recovery against subcontractor’s work.

•        Assist in the periodically reviewing of any disruption the variation work has had on site progress with Site Manager.

•        Accompany the QS to attend regular progress / commercial meetings with Client and Design Team.

•        As required assist with the measure of quantities for tendering purposes

•        Assist in the preparation and updating cash flow/expenditure / budget profiles.

•        Assist in the periodically review projects with Contracts Manager/ Director.

•        Learning how to carry out value engineering calculations in conjunction with Site Manager

•        Liaise closely with on site management on a day to day basis

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Technical Competencies

Essential

Working towards a RICS accredited Quantity Surveying Degree or Equivalent during your apprenticeship

Demonstrate strong communication skills

Initiating, drafting and reviewing documents

Competent in use of computer software including Microsoft Excel

Team working ethic both within commercial team and within whole organisation

Willing to work throughout the UK

 Right to work in the UK.

Full UK Driving License

Desirable:

• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry.

• Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.  Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes.  Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.  Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.  Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected