Trainee Quantity Surveyor

CCG Construction Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Glasgow is seeking a Trainee QS to join their Commercial Team. You will assist in managing the commercial aspects of various construction projects, ensuring effective financial control. The ideal candidate will be studying towards an HNC/HND or degree and possess strong communication and numeracy skills. This office-based role offers a competitive salary and development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Modern working environment

Career development opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Candidates could be studying through an HNC/HND or degree route.
• Must have a current driving license or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Review of tender documents and sub-contractors’ tenders.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports.
• Liaison with client base and design team members.

Skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Good verbal and written communication

Reliability and conscientiousness

Polite and approachable with a professional manner

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of MS office, Excel

Education

Studying through HNC/HND or degree route

Job description

Overview

CCG (Scotland) is one of Scotland’s largest privately owned construction and manufacturing companies, and we have a great opportunity available for a Trainee QS to join our Commercial Team in the financial control of a wide range of various types of construction projects.

The role involves the responsibility for assisting and looking after the commercial aspects of the project throughout its lifecycle. You will be reporting directly to a Senior QS and shall liaise with all functional departments within the organisation for input and support as required.

Candidates could already be studying through an HNC/HND or degree route, with the availability of moving to part-time.

Hours: Mon-Thu 8am to 4.30pm, Fri – 8am – 3.30pm (Core Flexible Hours Available)

Location: CCG (Scotland) Ltd HQ, 1 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang Investment Park, Glasgow, G32 8NB (this is an office-based role)

Role

• Review of tender documents/contract conditions, and insurances
• Review of sub-contractors’ tenders; analysis and negotiation of various work packages
• Assist with the creation of labour/material targets.
• Material take-offs
• Remeasurement of work packages
• Setting internal targets/cost projections
• Assist with the management of subcontractors’ accounts/payments.
• Monthly valuations
• Liaison with client base and design team members.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports
• Attending monthly meetings

Skills & Qualifications

• Polite and approachable with a professional manner
• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to get on with a range of people.
• Reliable and conscientious
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS office, Excel etc.
• Current Driving License or working towards it

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary and great opportunities for career development withing a stable organisation, the right candidate can expect:

• Modern working environment along with parking