Trainee Surveyor

Ian Williams Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Trainee Surveyor

Location: Cardiff, CF23 8RW

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025

Salary:

• £21,469- £22,500 if qualified to Level 3/equivalent (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, Advanced Diploma).
• £25,558 if qualified to degree level/equivalent.

Be part of our company profit share scheme (12.32% received this year).

Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%.

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell additional leave (increasing to 25 days after 5 years service).

Annual pay reviews.

The Trainee Surveyor role:

You’ll have responsibility from day one; your time will be split between “on the job” training and working on live projects, within one of our Products, Response, Capital (Refurbishment works) or Painting and Decorating. You’ll learn all the skills you need for a bright future in our business from our experienced Surveyors and Business Managers.

How will you do this?

1. Initially supporting, but developing responsibility for the financial and technical aspects of the contract, including procurement, invoicing, payments, cash flow, and cost control.
2. Learn to understand how to create cost efficiencies, maximizing value and profit.
3. Collaborate with direct labour and subcontractors, understanding their roles and expectations.
4. Develop confidence in communication to maintain relationships with your team, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
5. Learn to procure materials and subcontractors through negotiation skills.
6. Support and learn to produce monthly commercial reports, including Cost Value Reconciliations.
7. As your training progresses, be involved in tendering and managing relationships with key clients.

You will join other trainees in a structured modular training program delivered by our own Academy, with opportunities for further professional qualifications externally (e.g., Level 4 Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying).

Who you are:

You would describe yourself as having a logical, analytical approach, an interest in numeracy/maths, and excellent IT skills. You enjoy engaging with a variety of people.

As a minimum, you will need to be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent (i.e., Level 3). You will have achieved a Maths GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above.

You may have completed some work experience in the industry already, or be completely new to it, but we expect you to show passion and understanding for the work we do.

Complete the online application form and attach your CV by the closing date of Friday, 7th February. It is mandatory to answer all questions within the application.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a video interview with our expert Recruitment team. If successful, we would be delighted to invite you to an interview with the Manager in your local office.

Additional Benefits include:

• Life Insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us by reviewing our website and feel free to visit our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

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