2027 Quantity Surveying Summer Placement

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; Remoto; GBP 8000 - 12.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Laing O'Rourke's 2027 Quantity Surveying Summer Placement provides hands-on experience within our project-based environment during your summer break. You'll work on live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting.

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support commercial teams in managing costs, contracts, procurement and financial performance across live projects while developing the

Competenze

• Pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Interest in construction economics, contracts and procurement.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional behaviours.

Mansioni

• Assist with monthly cost management activities.
• Support subcontract administration.
• Prepare and maintain commercial records.
• Assist with interim applications and final accounts.
• Measure and quantify construction works.
• Support valuation of variations.
• Contribute to commercial reporting.
• Assist with risk management activities.
• Maintain project documentation within live project environments.

Conoscenze

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Formazione

Quantity Surveying or related degree

Other construction-related degree considered

Descrizione del lavoro

2027 Quantity Surveying Summer Placement

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Laing O'Rourke's Summer Placement Programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience within our project-based environment during your summer break. You'll work on live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals and develop industry-relevant skills while applying your academic learning in a workplace setting. For many students, a summer placement is the first step towards a future graduate opportunity with Laing O'Rourke, allowing you to demonstrate your potential and build valuable connections across the business.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

N/A

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support commercial teams in managing costs, contracts, procurement and financial performance across live projects whilst developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

• Assist with monthly cost management activities
• Support subcontract administration
• Prepare and maintain commercial record
• Assist with interim applications and final accounts
• Measure and quantify construction works
• Support valuation of variations
• Contribute to commercial reporting
• Assist with risk management activities
• Maintain project documentation within live project environments.

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Project Delivery, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Design Management, Digital Engineering, Manufacturing, HSE, Finance, Supply Chain, Project Controls,

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Management, Other degree disciplines considered.

Additional Information

Location

National, Laing O'Rourke projects are nationwide across the UK. Quantity Surveyors are project based.

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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