Trainee Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quantity Surveying Assistant, where you will support the Surveyor in various tasks, from site measures to managing databases. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while adhering to health and safety measures. With a keen interest in surveying and a willingness to learn, you'll play a vital role in ensuring project success. The company provides competitive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and staff discounts, making it an attractive place to grow your career.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

Competitive discounts on homes

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Studying or achieved a construction-related qualification with a Quantity Surveying bias.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site measures and drawing take-offs in liaison with the Surveyor.
• Managing site booking administration and liaising with the Site Surveyor and Payroll.
• Assisting the Surveyor in pricing non-standard client extras.

Skills

Negotiating Skills

Time Management

Construction Methods Awareness

Health & Safety Knowledge

Proficiency with Valuation Systems

Education

A Level or Equivalent

Construction-related Qualification

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• Carrying out site measures in liaison with the Surveyor.
• Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour-only rates in liaison with the Surveyor, including maintaining databases and distributing information.
• Checking SMAS database in liaison with the Surveyor.
• Updating SWMP Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates, and issuing to site as necessary in liaison with the Surveyor.
• Assisting the Surveyor in pricing non-standard client extras, updating the Cost of Sales in the Viability Manager, and producing H & S packs for Housing Association plots.
• Supporting the Surveyor with information for the Code for Sustainable Homes.
• Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form.
• Helping the Surveyor/Construction Director update build completion dates in Eque2 as necessary.
• Paying designated invoices and applications following Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures.
• Managing site booking administration, including liaising with the Site Surveyor and Payroll, checking rates, and recording bookings.
• Paying utility bills, liaising with sales and utility companies to verify readings.
• Making material enquiries and assisting the Surveyor with procurement and reporting.
• Creating and updating a Sub-contract / Material Supplier database.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Undertaking additional tasks as reasonably required.
• Maintaining all health and safety measures related to Covid-19.

Essential Skills / Attributes

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Keen interest in Surveying.
• Good negotiating skills and excellent time management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn.
• Awareness of construction methods, standards, forms of measurement, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Studying or achieved a construction-related qualification with a Quantity Surveying bias.
• Knowledge of contract law related to construction issues.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues.
• Proficiency with valuation systems on computers.

Company Benefits

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays).
• Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
• Competitive discounts on our homes, depending on property and location.