QUANTITY SURVYEOR – PLACEMENT STUDENT

GEDA Construction; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Career development & training

Social events & team building

Additional holidays & service awards

Job summary

GEDA Construction is seeking an Undergraduate Quantity Surveyor placement to support the Commercial team across Civil Engineering and Construction projects. You will help with subcontractor appointments, client communications and cost management while visiting sites to monitor progress and costs.

The role emphasizes development through our Evolve Development Programme, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and meet deadlines using your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages.
• Full valid driving licence with access to a vehicle would be essential.
• Previous work experience in a similar role would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• QS support: assisting with subcontractor appointments to schemes and negotiations.
• Commercial: assisting with commercial matters with clients.
• Subcontractors: assisting with management of subcontractor packages.
• Valuations and variations: supporting submissions of all valuations and variations on schemes.
• Costs: identifying cost issues across projects.
• Site visits: observing works, quality and cost management on site.
• SHEQ: adhering to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaison: building strong relationships with clients, contracts managers and site teams.
• Policies & procedures: following company systems, including Information Management Systems.
• Other: carrying out any other tasks commensurate with the role.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driving Licence

Experience (advantage)

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEDA’s award-winning teams are based out of offices in Tyrone (NI) and the East Midlands (GB), delivering residential, commercial, educational, and key infrastructure projects. GEDA is well known for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects in the construction and civil engineering industry.

We focus on engaging with local communities, minimising our environmental footprint and put a strong emphasis on health, safety and well-being in delivering our projects for clients.

You will play a key role within the Commercial team in delivering quality projects for our clients, whilst developing both personally and professionally as a Placement Student. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our vibrant team.

We have opportunities across both our Civil Engineering and Construction teams.

About The Role

You will be responsible for providing support to the Commercial team in the following areas:

• QS support: providing support to the QS’ and commercial manager in negotiating and appointing subcontractors to scheme.
• Commercial: assisting with commercial matters with clients.
• Subcontractors: assisting with the management of sub-contractor packages.
• Valuations and variations: supporting with the submissions of all valuations and variations on schemes.
• Costs: identifying cost issues.
• Site visits: visiting sites to view works completed, quality and management of costs.
• SHEQ: adhering to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance standards.
• Liaison: building strong working relationship with Clients, Contracts Managers and Site teams to deliver quality projects.
• Policies & Procedures: complying with all company systems and procedures, including the Information Management Systems.
• Other: any other task commensurate with this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth, training, support for professional development.
• Social events & team building.
• Additional holidays and service awards.

Your Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Knowledge: working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline.
• Skill: the ability to plan, organise and prioritise and work to meet deadlines using your own initiative.
• Skill: excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Skill: proficient in the use of Microsoft packages.
• Experience: previous work experience in a similar role would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Skill: full valid driving licence with access to a vehicle would be essential.

Our Evolve Development Programme offers a structured approach to your Continuous Professional Development. You’ll benefit from support from a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance through your personal and professional development, learning both the technical skills and behavioural competencies you require to create your future as a successful Quantity Surveyor.

Please note this role is for Undergraduate Students only.