Graduate - Quantity Surveyor

Job description

At ScottishPower, we believe in working together to make a world of difference. So, knowing that our people are our strongest asset, we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

We’re able to continue our recruitment drive because the demand for energy keeps growing. As well as this, our investment in our network and continual search for innovative ways to generate and distribute energy means we can offer a wide range of exciting careers in a stable industry.

Our SP Energy Networks business is responsible for the distribution of electricity to your property via our network of pylons, substations, cables and power lines. We serve 3.5 million homes and businesses across Central & Southern Scotland, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales. We work round the clock to make sure you have power.

Job Role:

We are looking for Quantity Surveying graduates to join our graduate training scheme in order to fill a number of critical roles within our electrical infrastructure business.

The scheme follows an established training & development programme and in addition to on the job learning and formal training courses, students are expected to develop themselves by getting involved in a diverse range of challenging projects and tasks.

Graduates will also be supported by further innovative modules (such as Leadership and Development Training etc.) as part of their ongoing development which will be delivered with the rest of your graduate group.

On successful completion of the Scheme you will have the opportunity to work in the Commercial team providing support on various contracts in the following areas:

- Operational Reactive Faults
- Electrical Connections
- Capital Investment works
- Overhead Lines

We have positions available in our operating areas North & South.   

The North position would initially be based in Dumfries with placements around our operating areas in Central & Southern Scotland. 

The South position would initially be based in Prenton with placements around our operating areas in Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales.

Please include a covering letter indicating which location you would be interested in.   

Join the ScottishPower team and you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits and rewards, including an attractive starting salary of £26,500 per annum, stakeholder pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, subsidised gym facilities and access to professional medical staff through our occupational health department.

Minimum Criteria:
Candidates must be degree qualified in a related Quantity surveying discipline at a 2:2 or above to help shape both their own and our future.

This role will offer the opportunity to learn and develop in a highly commercial and competitive environment.  A keen interest in Quantity Surveying is key.  

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 21st August