Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements; Banbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for busy Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects in Banbury. You will join the Quantity Surveying Team to manage commercial elements, control costs and support contract obligations while travelling to UK sites.

The role offers a competitive starting salary up to £30,000, with development opportunities and exposure to major housebuilder projects. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Competent IT skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Methodical thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Able to work under pressure, in a team or alone.
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK with a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Quantity Surveying Team to manage all commercial elements during the project lifecycle.
• Minimise costs and enhance value for money.
• Ensure standards and quality per contract and client expectations.
• Identify and address contractual and commercial risks and opportunities.
• Cost planning and contract engagement.
• Source materials based on cost and quality.
• Attend progress meetings and respond to commercial matters.
• Liaise with site team, supply chain and Client's representatives.
• Support the project manager in fulfilling all contractual obligations.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Banbury

Up to £30,000

The Company:

The company is a Groundworks and Civil Engineering company operating as a sub-contractor for most of the major and regional housebuilders, as well as other market sectors.

The Role:

• Working within the Quantity Surveying Team to manage all commercial elements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Minimise costs and enhance value for money
• Achieve the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and client expectations.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Cost planning and contract engagement
• Sourcing specified materials based on cost & quality.
• Attend progress meetings to respond to commercial matters raised.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Clients' representatives
• Support and advise the project manager in respect of fulfilment of all contractual obligations.

You:

• Recently graduated with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Competent IT skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team and individually
• Willing to travel to sites throughout the UK.
• Valid UK Driving Licence

What you get:

• Opportunity to develop as a Quantity Surveyor in an exciting industry
• Competitive starting salary depending on experience

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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