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

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO WILL REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UK.

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, …