Overview of the Role
We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers.
The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors.
Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers
* Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works.
* Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion
* Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works
* Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement
* To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers
* Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client
* Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required
* Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme
Skills & Knowledge:
* Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable
* Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong maths and IT skills
* An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided.
* Being confident, professional and flexible
* The ability to work to deadlines
* Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
* People management and staff supervision
* The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
Hours:
Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business.
You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required
15/09/2022
Permanent
Overview of the Role
We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers.
The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors.
Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers
* Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works.
* Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion
* Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works
* Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement
* To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers
* Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client
* Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required
* Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme
Skills & Knowledge:
* Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable
* Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong maths and IT skills
* An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided.
* Being confident, professional and flexible
* The ability to work to deadlines
* Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
* People management and staff supervision
* The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
Hours:
Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business.
You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
15/09/2022
Permanent
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Overview of the Role
We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers.
The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors.
Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers
* Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works.
* Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion
* Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works
* Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement
* To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers
* Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client
* Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required
* Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme
Skills & Knowledge:
* Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable
* Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong maths and IT skills
* An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided.
* Being confident, professional and flexible
* The ability to work to deadlines
* Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
* People management and staff supervision
* The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
Hours:
Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business.
You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required
15/09/2022
Permanent
Overview of the Role
We are looking to offer an opportunity for a graduate in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team as a trainee Contracts Manager specialising in surfacing & associated civils works on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally be degree/HNC or similar qualified with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires working closely with other construction professionals including client engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers.
The role will be both office and site based. The nature of this makes the possession of a driving licence essential to enable site visits and meeting with Clients / Sub Contractors.
Significant on the job training will be provided to develop the successful candidates knowledge base, by working alongside experienced professionals who have a wealth of expertise. This will be supplemented with off-site learning leading to a professional qualification in surfacing and associated works.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Contracts team – visiting sites, measuring works and accompanying Contract Managers
* Continuing liaison – potentially further meeting with Clients and sub contractors to offer engineering improvements to the scope of works.
* Contributing to the planning and programming – to develop a plan for the works through to completion
* Health and Safety awareness- at planning stage and monitoring through the works
* Cost Management – produce a cost for the works prior to commencement
* To support the briefing of project teams, contractors and suppliers
* Monitor progression of works on site with supervisors and Client
* Measure works on completion and agree any additional works required
* Gathering all information together for invoicing at the end of the project and Contribute to the final assessment of the cost and value of each individual scheme
Skills & Knowledge:
* Civil Engineering educated at degree, HND or HNC level is desirable
* Enthusiasm for working in a fast moving construction environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong maths and IT skills
* An appreciation of health and safety issues. Training will be provided.
* Being confident, professional and flexible
* The ability to work to deadlines
* Being a team player and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
* People management and staff supervision
* The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
Hours:
Your normal working hours shall be between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However due to the nature of our business you may be required to work outside of these hours in support of the business.
You will be a combination of office and site based and you will be required to make site and client visits as required
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
15/09/2022
Permanent
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: negotiable DOE
About the Role
We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to develop and grow alongside our client's expanding commercial team.
The right candidate will have a willingness to learn and will progress to actively managing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
You will learn to carry out measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, produce monthly accounts, liaise with your clients and site teams and monitor the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients, and the ability to communicate and work well within a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reading and the ability to understand structural engineers' and architect's general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications
Engage with the supply chain to ensure compliant and competitive sub-contract quotations/packages for all elements of each project is maintained
Have an understanding of the JCT and NEC forms of Sub-Contract
Produce detailed variation packages including "Cause and Effect"
Produce monthly Valuations/Applications for Payment
Produce work-in-progress reports for accurate Profit and Loss forecast
Attend meetings with clients both pre and post award
Key Skills, Experience & Attributes
Industry experience working within an estimator/quantity surveyor role is ideal but not essential
Knowledge of Structural Steelwork/ Structural Timber as construction techniques is preferable
Good understanding and ability for operating the Microsoft office software (Word/Excel/Outlook in particular)
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise numerous tasks at a time
Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients
Ability to communicate and work within a team to ensure an understanding of all aspects of each project is gathered and maintained
Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication and presentation skills
Ambition to progress your career to understand new methods of construction within the supply chain
Full UK driving licence
Applicants should be enthusiastic, proactive and have a willingness to progress their career and understand new methods of construction within the supply chain.
Novax recruitment are on the front line of structural steel recruitment.
If you are a structural steel professional and you are looking for a new position, then send you cv over directly or apply for the role.
Keywords:
Quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, senior quantity surveyor, QS, construction, civil engineering, steelwork, steel, timber, graduate, trainee
Trainee Site Manager Civils / Graduate in Construction Management ideally with at least a 2.2 (ideally a 2.1) needed to train to become a Site Manager and ultimately a Project Manager / Contracts Manager for a busy medium sized civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor.
You will be taught the importance of programming and planning jobs, and also amending programs as and when problems arise. Then supporting the PMs and Contracts Managers running jobs, attending site meetings, working within all H&S requirements, keeping all paperwork in order EOTs etc, and supporting commercial team through negotiation of all variations.
Great job offering very good training to a graduate starting your commercial career
27/10/2020
Permanent
Trainee Site Manager Civils / Graduate in Construction Management ideally with at least a 2.2 (ideally a 2.1) needed to train to become a Site Manager and ultimately a Project Manager / Contracts Manager for a busy medium sized civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor.
You will be taught the importance of programming and planning jobs, and also amending programs as and when problems arise. Then supporting the PMs and Contracts Managers running jobs, attending site meetings, working within all H&S requirements, keeping all paperwork in order EOTs etc, and supporting commercial team through negotiation of all variations.
Great job offering very good training to a graduate starting your commercial career
Construction Jobs
Lewisham Central, Greater London
Trainee Site Manager Civils / Graduate in Construction Management ideally with at least a 2.2 (ideally a 2.1) needed to train to become a Site Manager and ultimately a Project Manager / Contracts Manager for a busy medium sized civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor.
You will be taught the importance of programming and planning jobs, and also amending programs as and when problems arise. Then supporting the PMs and Contracts Managers running jobs, attending site meetings, working within all H&S requirements, keeping all paperwork in order EOTs etc, and supporting commercial team through negotiation of all variations.
Great job offering very good training to a graduate starting your commercial career
27/10/2020
Permanent
Trainee Site Manager Civils / Graduate in Construction Management ideally with at least a 2.2 (ideally a 2.1) needed to train to become a Site Manager and ultimately a Project Manager / Contracts Manager for a busy medium sized civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor.
You will be taught the importance of programming and planning jobs, and also amending programs as and when problems arise. Then supporting the PMs and Contracts Managers running jobs, attending site meetings, working within all H&S requirements, keeping all paperwork in order EOTs etc, and supporting commercial team through negotiation of all variations.
Great job offering very good training to a graduate starting your commercial career
Construction Jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Are you an experienced Projects Manager looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have a proven track record in the refurbishment, fit-out and planned maintenance industry?
Our client is seeking to employ and experienced Projects Manager for their business based in the Birmingham office. You will be required to work across the West and East Midlands.The ideal candidate will have experience working on various projects in different sectors such as educational, healthcare, commercial, hospitality etc. You will be required to manage 1-2 projects at any given time reporting to the Contracts Manager and Operations Manager.
You will be required to carry out;
* Completing quality documentation
* Manage Site Managers across a number of project ensuring projects are being finished on time and budget
* Checking and ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
* Maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, quality records, diaries and allocation sheets;
* Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
* Maintain and develop client relationships;
* Actively mentor and develop graduates and trainees.
Skills & Qualifications
* SSSTS/SMSTS
* First Aid
* Experience in a similar role
* Proven track record in the refurbishment and fit out sector
How to apply?
If you feel that you have the right skills and experience to fulfil this role, please send your CV to Tom Bruton @ BCS Connect
28/09/2020
Permanent
Are you an experienced Projects Manager looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have a proven track record in the refurbishment, fit-out and planned maintenance industry?
Our client is seeking to employ and experienced Projects Manager for their business based in the Birmingham office. You will be required to work across the West and East Midlands.The ideal candidate will have experience working on various projects in different sectors such as educational, healthcare, commercial, hospitality etc. You will be required to manage 1-2 projects at any given time reporting to the Contracts Manager and Operations Manager.
You will be required to carry out;
* Completing quality documentation
* Manage Site Managers across a number of project ensuring projects are being finished on time and budget
* Checking and ensuring that the project works comply with the requirements of the contract specification and drawings etc. and maintaining appropriate records etc to confirm such compliance;
* Maintain records of work done and site activities including as built records, quality records, diaries and allocation sheets;
* Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems;
* Maintain and develop client relationships;
* Actively mentor and develop graduates and trainees.
Skills & Qualifications
* SSSTS/SMSTS
* First Aid
* Experience in a similar role
* Proven track record in the refurbishment and fit out sector
How to apply?
If you feel that you have the right skills and experience to fulfil this role, please send your CV to Tom Bruton @ BCS Connect
Construction Jobs
Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
Trainee / Graduate Site / Contracts Manager needed to work for a recognised Main Contractor working within commercial building and high-end residential refurbishment. You will be taught all H&S / RAMS requirements, how to write and implement. Then you will be working on site, keeping the teams safe, managing subcontractor packages, spotting variations and working with QSs to make these make money. Great opportunity to learn your trade in a busy main contractor
30/06/2020
Permanent
Trainee / Graduate Site / Contracts Manager needed to work for a recognised Main Contractor working within commercial building and high-end residential refurbishment. You will be taught all H&S / RAMS requirements, how to write and implement. Then you will be working on site, keeping the teams safe, managing subcontractor packages, spotting variations and working with QSs to make these make money. Great opportunity to learn your trade in a busy main contractor
Responsibilities
To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures;
To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions;
To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments;
To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor;
To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff;
To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering;
To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time;
To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts;
To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do);
To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis;
Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff;
To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability;
To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager;
Any other duties relevant to the role.
Knowledge skills & experience
Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable);
Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable);
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path;
Understanding of H&S issues at work;
Awareness of dispute resolution procedures;
Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately;
Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings;
Understanding the importance of Company Procedures;
Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions;
Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms;
Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team;
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people;
To have achieved a level of competence in at least 8 of the 12 key tasks;
To show ability in 7 of the 10 skills/attributes;
Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
Experience of processing subcontract payments;
Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.
Person
Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
Working towards professional accredidations e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES;
Holding a relevant CSCS card;
Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
Experience of processing subcontract payments;
Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.
07/01/2020
Full time
Responsibilities
To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures;
To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions;
To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments;
To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor;
To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff;
To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering;
To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time;
To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts;
To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do);
To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis;
Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff;
To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability;
To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager;
Any other duties relevant to the role.
Knowledge skills & experience
Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable);
Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable);
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path;
Understanding of H&S issues at work;
Awareness of dispute resolution procedures;
Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately;
Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings;
Understanding the importance of Company Procedures;
Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions;
Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms;
Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team;
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people;
To have achieved a level of competence in at least 8 of the 12 key tasks;
To show ability in 7 of the 10 skills/attributes;
Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
Experience of processing subcontract payments;
Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.
Person
Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
Working towards professional accredidations e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES;
Holding a relevant CSCS card;
Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
Experience of processing subcontract payments;
Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.
