Graduate Quantity Surveyor GGP - Programme · England

Omexom; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to support the cost management of construction projects. You will assist with feasibility studies, cost planning, tender documents, and subcontractor payments while splitting time between the office and site visits.

Reporting to the Managing QS, you will analyse budgets, prepare cost reports, help with procurement, and work towards a professional accreditation as part of the GGP business unit.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data and present findings clearly.
• Experience in estimating costs and preparing cost plans.
• Understanding of construction principles and contract types.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and tracking project budgets and cost plans.
• Perform on-site measurements and evaluate progress for subcontractor payments.
• Prepare, review, and assist with tender documents and bills of quantities.
• Analyse commercial risks and help prepare monthly cost reports.
• Support procurement and liaison with clients, subcontractors and design teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Building Surveying/Business Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Business Unit: GGP

Purpose of the Position

The key function of this role is to support the quantity surveying team with managing construction project costs, assisting with feasibility studies, cost planning, tender document preparation, and subcontractor payment while splitting their time between their office base and site visits.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assisting in creating, managing, and tracking project budgets and cost plans from inception to completion.
• Performing on-site measurements and evaluation completed work for subcontractor payments.
• Preparing, reviewing, and helping with tender documents, bills of quantities, and contracts.
• Analysing and reporting on commercial risks and assisting in the preparation of monthly cost reports.
• Visiting construction sites to monitor progress and verify costs, often acting as a liaison between subcontractors and project managers.
• Helping with the procurement process, including selecting and appointing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Interacting with contracts, clients, and internal team members.
• Working towards a professional accreditation.

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Internal project team
• Clients
• Subcontractors
• Suppliers
• Design team

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant Bachelors degree, which can include Business Management, Construction, Engineering, Building Surveying.
• Strong ability to analyse data, perform cost estimation, and manage calculations.
• A strong understanding of construction principles, methods, and contract types.
• Competence in MS Office, to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written skills for reporting to clients and stakeholders.
• A good understanding of the construction and engineering industries.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.