Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Job description

ENGIE are recruiting for an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to be based in Northampton, NN5 5JW. This is a 2 year fixed term role working 37.5 hours per week. The training will be on day release, 1 day a week in college, based at Rugby College (part of Warwickshire College Group), Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR and 4 days in role. You will be based at Westbridge depot and will be assigned a site based QS mentor.

The purpose of this role is to work towards becoming a fully trained Quantity Surveyor to the standard set out by ENGIE and achieve all qualifications required. To proactively support the QS / Senior QS on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects.  This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors.  In addition, the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored.  To understand, implement and adhere to company SHEQ policy and strategy.

Key Responsibilities: 

·  To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
·  To measure all works accurately
·  Assist QS department in the preparation of final accounts
·  To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
·  General day to day administrative duties
·  Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
·  Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
·  To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
·  Maximise value and minimise cost
·  Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
·  Assist the QS with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their work
·  Measure progress, assist in submitting valuations, final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner
·  Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is always used

For more information about ENGIE please visit: http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers.