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Keepmoat Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Smart Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

5% discount on a Keepmoat home

Exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance and Health Assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving

Development opportunities to progress

Job summary

Keepmoat Limited is recruiting a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to support our Commercial Team across residential developments. You will assist with cost management, subcontractor payments, valuations and commercial administration while pursuing further education to build your technical knowledge.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to cost control, documentation and reporting, and contribute to project cost accuracy and timely payments within a busy housebuilding

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career within Quantity Surveying and the housebuilding industry.
• Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to study MSc or Degree while working and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commercial Team with the preparation of documentation, reports, schedules and project information.
• Assisting with the processing and administration of subcontractor payments.
• Monitoring, recording and maintaining accurate records of variations, customer extras and associated documentation.
• Measuring works accurately to support valuations and cost control activities.
• Maintaining organised project files and commercial records.
• Providing general administrative support to the Commercial function.
• Attending project meetings and contributing to commercial reviews.
• Supporting effective management of project costs and budgets.

Skills

Career development

Numeracy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Organization

Remote work capability

Travel ready

Education

MSc or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Team in the effective delivery of commercial and surveying activities across a range of residential developments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone developing a career in Quantity Surveying, providing exposure to cost management, subcontractor payments, valuations, reporting and commercial administration within a busy housebuilding environment.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you will assist with the financial and contractual management of projects while undertaking further education and professional development to build your technical knowledge and industry experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Commercial Team with the preparation of documentation, reports, schedules and project information.
• Assisting with the processing and administration of subcontractor payments.
• Monitoring, recording and maintaining accurate records of variations, customer extras and associated documentation.
• Measuring works accurately to support valuations and cost control activities.
• Maintaining organised project files and commercial records.
• Providing general administrative support to the Commercial function.
• Attending project meetings, commercial reviews and company meetings as required.
• Supporting the effective management of project costs and budgets.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers to gather information and resolve queries.
• Attending college, university, or further education programmes in line with company requirements and development plans.
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and contributing to a safe working environment for colleagues and contractors.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties required to support the Commercial Team.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong interest in developing a career within Quantity Surveying and the housebuilding industry.
• Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and remotely when required.
• Willingness to travel across a large geographical region as required by the role.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience gained through work placements, internships, part-time employment or studies within construction, surveying or the built environment.
• Understanding of construction processes and residential housebuilding.
• Awareness of commercial practices, cost management or quantity surveying principles.

Qualifications

• Working towards, or committed to studying towards, an MSc or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.