Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Warrington. You will join the Quantity Surveying Team to oversee commercial elements throughout the project lifecycle, with a focus on cost control, value for money, and contract compliance.

The role involves close liaison with site teams and clients across the UK. The ideal candidate is a recent QS graduate with strong IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook), solid analytical ability, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Proficient IT skills: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical capabilities and financial/commercial acumen.
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Quantity Surveying Team to manage all commercial elements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Minimise costs and enhance value for money.
• Ensure contract and client expectations are met regarding standards and quality.
• Identify and address contractual/commercial risks and opportunities.
• Cost planning and contract engagement.
• Source materials based on cost and quality.
• Attend progress meetings to address commercial matters.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Warrington

£28,000

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
• REF:G01

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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