Cost Management Intern: Construction Budget & Insight

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner and Theobald LLP invites applications for an Intern - Cost Management in London. You'll be enrolled in the Industry Insights Programme, supporting the Cost Management team with cost plans, forecasts and documentation while gaining exposure to project finance and client liaison.

Working within a team and under supervision, you will take ownership of tasks where appropriate, with opportunities to learn across different projects and sectors in construction and property.

Qualifications

• Good A-Level grades or an equivalent qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent working knowledge of IT systems and applications.
• Understanding of client care and developing professional relationships.
• Trustworthy, reliable and professional in all aspects of work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proactive and adaptable with a flexible approach to changing situations and requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment, dedication and a positive attitude.
• Enthusiasm for learning and ongoing personal development.
• Genuine interest in construction and property industry.

Responsibilities

• Measure drawings produced by the Design Team using CostX or manually.
• Assist in preparing cost plans and supporting documentation.
• Help with contract documentation including preliminaries and pricing.
• Attend site visits and support valuation of works to date.
• Support value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in collection, recording and maintenance of project data.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Team collaboration

IT systems proficiency

Professional relationships

Organisational skills

Independent working

Proactive learning

Positive attitude

Genuine interest in construction

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Gardiner and Theobald LLP invites applications for an Intern - Cost Management in London. You'll be enrolled in the Industry Insights Programme, supporting the Cost Management team with cost plans, forecasts and documentation while gaining exposure to project finance and client liaison.

Working within a team and under supervision, you will take ownership of tasks where appropriate, with opportunities to learn across different projects and sectors in construction and property.