Graduate Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG SE; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European construction firm in the UK is seeking candidates for its Graduate Programme designed to foster engineering talent. This intensive, 15-month program offers hands-on experience in project financial management, teamwork, and professional development. Graduates will gain invaluable industry qualifications and work on major projects. The role includes assisting with project accounts, report preparation, and cash management. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Accreditations from industry bodies

Mentorship support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Skills in cash management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of internal or external reports.
• Manage cash flow and work-in-progress control.
• Draft subcontracts for professional services.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learnand take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.

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• STRABAG SEis a leading European technology group forconstruction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength.
• Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry andcover the entire construction value chain.
• We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approachto buildings throughout their entire life cycle – from conception,planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, torepurposing or deconstruction.
• About STRABAG UK:
• STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-basedconstruction technology group with a global footprint, offeringworld-leading services in the water, energy, transport, and buildingsectors.
• Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP(Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Wood smith Project, and arange of other industrial and commercial projects - most recently theRadlett Project in St Albans.
• At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineeringtalent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills andinnovative thinking across both our current and future projects.
• About Graduate Programme:
• The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide youwith powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible startto your career with us.It starts with your induction week, held offsite, where together,we focus on communication, teamwork and connection.
• You will learnmore about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will alsobe introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout.
• The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme is 15 months in duration andoffers industry leading development. It is intense but hugelyrewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditationsand qualifications from industry recognised bodies such as:
• The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals(ISEP)
• British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
• The Institute of Leadership (IOL)
• You will also begin your journey with professional associationssuch as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The
• CharteredInstitution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The RoyalInstitution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Role Requirements:
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of internal or external reports
• Cash management including WIP control and cash flow production
• Drafting of subcontracts including professional services
• Identification of insurance claims and understanding policycoverage
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering andchange control measures
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methodsof measurement as required
• Support with any tender preparation processes
• Supporting in the preparation of valuations/applications forpayment
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal andexternal requirements
• Utilise cost controlling systems and methods