Trainee Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Equans UK & Ireland; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is recruiting a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to be based in Coleshill, near Birmingham. This permanent full-time role offers a Degree Apprenticeship with day release and university fees paid, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will support the QS team with commercial administration, prepare cost reports, and assist in cost control across live projects while pursuing relevant professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English required.
• Construction based BTEC or NVQ / A levels.
• HND/HNC level in a relevant construction course.

Responsibilities

• Assist QS with commercial administration and management on live projects or pre-construction.
• Measure all works accurately.
• Assist with preparation of final accounts.

Education

GCSE Maths & English

BTEC or NVQ / A levels (construction)

HND/ HNC Level in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EQUANS are recruiting for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to be based in Coleshill, Birmingham. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a Degree Apprenticeship with day release and University Fees paid, a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

To proactively support the QS / Senior QS on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated projects in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include assisting with the preparation and administration of monthly applications and sub-contractor accounts in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, the support and assistance in ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. Understand, implement and adhere to company SHEQ policy and strategy.

What will you deliver?

• To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase
• To measure all works accurately
• Assist QS department in the preparation of final accounts
• To attend college or further education (where offered or applicable) in line with company procedures
• General day to day administrative duties
• Preparation of documentation and the like for valuation, procurement or commercial administration
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
• To support the QS in the management the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting

What can we offer you?

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

• GCSE Maths & English
• Construction based BTEC or NVQ / A levels
• HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course.
• Competent with all Microsoft packages and IT.

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role.

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