Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Cost Engineering

· Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs

· Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures

Estimating

· Seek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complimented with the necessary administration skills.

Planning

· Be responsible for weekly and monthly works programmes

· Awareness of different programme formats

Project Management

· Use the Company’s software systems

· Collation of Cost and Value Information

· Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements

Procurement

· Collect information required to specify procurement requirements

· Record and document information including registration of interest

· Understand the steps / documentation required

Commercial Management

· Collation of cost and value information

· Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors

Desired profile

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, forward thinking Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Glasgow.

The ideal candidate will:

· Have a good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and in the case of an Assistant QS, will have a successful track record in performing these duties

· Manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards, with support from more senior members of the commercial team.

· Be responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain for their area of responsibility.

· Already have, or are in the final stages of achieving a relevant degree.

· Proactively follow the structured training programmes to achieve their professional qualifications from the RICS, ICES or CIOB

· Maintain a Personal Development Plan

· Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

· Help support the development of others

Essential criteria:

· BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent

Desirable criteria:

· Communication

· Teamwork

· Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)

· Work experience

· Industry knowledge

· Knowledge of the role of a QS

About Freyssinet UK

Depuis 80 ans, Freyssinet (6 300 collaborateurs – 685M€ de CA), filiale du groupe VINCI et leader mondial du Génie Civil spécialisé propose des solutions techniques intégrées dans deux grands domaines : la construction et la réparation de structures.

Le Groupe Freyssinet intervient sur les cinq continents sur tout type d'ouvrages : passerelles, pont et ouvrages d'art, centrales nucléaires, génie civil industriel, bâtiments, stades, réservoirs d'eau, …