Graduate Development Surveyor

CCG Construction Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and manufacturing group in Glasgow is seeking an entry-level candidate to support their Developments team. The role involves cost planning, land bidding, and managing financial viability of projects. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development, working in a modern and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Support for learning and personal development

Opportunity to progress to more senior level

Flexibility in working hours

Modern, inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• BSc Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience in undertaking take offs is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Outlook required.
• Basic knowledge of residential construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform take offs for financial reporting of developments.
• Engage in cost planning and viability assessments.
• Manage design teams and apply for statutory consents.
• Negotiate land deals and liaise with clients.

Skills

BSc Quantity Surveying

Experience in undertaking take offs

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Outlook

Basic knowledge of residential construction

Motivated and takes initiative

Conscientious and detail-oriented

Experience working in an office environment

Driving licence

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying / Building Surveying / Construction Management

Job description

CCG (Scotland) is one of the country’s largest construction and manufacturing groups, and we seek an entry-level candidate to support our Developments team, which specialises in land acquisition and the provision of pre-construction services for the purpose of delivering private and affordable housing.

SALARY: £30k+
HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm, core flexible hours available
LOCATION: CCG (Scotland) Ltd HQ, 9 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang Investment Park, Glasgow, G32 8NB – office-based role, non-hybrid working.

The successful candidate will expand and develop skills relative to:

• Take offs
• Cost planning
• Ongoing review of the financial viability of developments
• Financial reporting of private development projects
• Management of design teams
• Statutory consents (e.g. Planning permission, Building warrants etc)
• Land bidding and negotiation
• Liaising with clients

SKILLS

• BSc Quantity Surveying / Building Surveying / Construction Management, or in the final year of their course
• Experience in undertaking take offs
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel & Outlook
• Basic knowledge of residential construction
• Motivated and takes initiative.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented
• Experience working in an office environment – preferred but not essential
• Driving licence

BENEFITS

Alongside a competitive salary, the right candidate can expect:

• Support for learning and personal development (with focus on achieving RICS chartered membership)
• Opportunity to progress to more senior level
• Flexibility in working hours
• A modern, inclusive and progressive working environment