Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Warrington

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Graduate to assist in cost and procurement management processes. This role involves supporting Cost Managers with the preparation of estimates, reports, and administration of contracts. The ideal candidate will have a RICS exempting degree and demonstrate clear communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Opportunities for professional development and chartered status attainment are included. Flexible working arrangements and other benefits are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work methodically and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management processes and procurement.
• Prepare cost estimates and option studies.
• Valuate completed work and manage payments.

Skills

Quantification of construction works

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Value engineering

Procurement

Tendering

Post-contract cost control

Administration of contracts

Clear communication skills

Methodical approach

Problem solving skills

Financial management skills

ICT skills (MS Office)

Education

RICS exempting degree

Job description

About this opportunity

As a Graduate you will:

Assist in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to a high quality of service and deliverables.
• Assist Cost Managers in the accurate and timely delivery of services.
• Assist in Cost Managers the preparation of:
  • Order of cost estimates and option studies.
  • Cost plans.
  • Cost-in-use studies.
  • Tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
• Assist Cost Managers with the:
  • Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
  • Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
  • Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
  • Administration of construction contracts.
  • Preparation of reports to customers.

Additional responsibilities include:

Attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

As a Graduate, you will develop knowledge and experience in the following:

• Develop knowledge and experience in the following:
  • Quantification of construction works and activities.
  • Cost estimating.
  • Cost planning.
  • Value engineering.
  • Procurement.
  • Tendering
  • Post-contract cost control.
  • Administration of different forms of construction contract.
• Demonstrate:
  • Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
  • Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
  • Financial and numeracy management skills.
  • Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
  • .Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• RICS exempting or non-exempting degree, plus industry experience. You will have enrolled for, and commenced your APC.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.